MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,511 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
both hand brake cables joined with clamps
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy?
Based on 414 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F529 VBF is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in Blue with a 1,699cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.
Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 58,434 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 9 Td Dy fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F529 VBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F529 VBF is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 19 June 1989.
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