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E798 ABM

1987 Bedford Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

7,962 mi
Last recorded7,962 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Bedford Astra37,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE798 ABM
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 7,962 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 7,962 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front n/s inner wing corroding

n/s/rear & o/s/rear inner sills corroding

Pass 13 May 2006 5,388 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 5,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

floor to sill corrding

front and rear inner wheel arches corroding

rear wheel arches corrding

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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E798 ABM is a 1987 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E798 ABM, 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 E798 ABM registered?

E798 ABM is a 1987 Bedford Astra, first registered on 1 September 1987.

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