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F387 AKG

1988 Bedford Astramax

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,743 mi
Last recorded8,743 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astramax57,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF387 AKG
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 8,743 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 8,743 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

How Reliable is the Bedford Astramax?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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F387 AKG is a 1988 Bedford Astramax in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 57,280 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F387 AKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F387 AKG registered?

F387 AKG is a 1988 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 15 November 1988.

Is F387 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F387 AKG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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