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F731 GNF

1988 Bedford Astra

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,507 mi
Last recorded46,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF731 GNF
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 46,507 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Both front inner wings near headlamps slight corrossion.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 May 2010 46,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 35,733 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 35,733 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 28,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 23,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,264 miles

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

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

o/s/r lower panel corrored.

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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F731 GNF is a 1988 Bedford Astra in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 54,664 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 F731 GNF, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Astra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F731 GNF registered?

F731 GNF is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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