MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear brake hose ferrule rusty .
offsde headlamp faded .
vehicle very rusty .
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front tyres wearing on inside edge.
smell of petrol under bonnet.
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?
Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E185 ELH is a 1987 Bedford Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1987 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 37,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Bedford Astra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E185 ELH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E185 ELH registered?
E185 ELH is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 4 September 1987.
Is E185 ELH safe to buy?
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