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E292 YWC

1987 Bedford Astra

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,706 mi
Last recorded98,706 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE292 YWC
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 98,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 97,729 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 97,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,368 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front headlight glass is chipped

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2008 96,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside front headlight glass is chipped

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2007 94,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,741 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 92,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 92,095 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 92,095 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
2,033
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 271
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
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E292 YWC is a 1987 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 E292 YWC, 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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E292 YWC is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 18 September 1987.

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