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E307 KTC

1987 Bedford Astra

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,035 mi
Last recorded3,035 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE307 KTC
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2010 3,035 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2010 98,271 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 98,225 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,783 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 91,890 miles
Pass 1 May 2006 88,146 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 87,819 miles

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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E307 KTC is a 1987 Bedford Astra in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E307 KTC, 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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E307 KTC is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 2 October 1987.

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