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F597 MVJ

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

Red Diesel 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,945 mi
Last recorded20,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 MVJ
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,945 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 15,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 9,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,702 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td A?

Based on 473 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

62.8%
Pass Rate
2,019
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 114
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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F597 MVJ is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in Red with a 1,297cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 57,872 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bedford Astra 9 Td A fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F597 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra 9 Td A typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Bedford Astra 9 Td A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F597 MVJ is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 20 June 1989.

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