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F774 ARP

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,086 mi
Last recorded62,086 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A57,872 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 ARP
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td A
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,086 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,024 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2012 58,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 55,093 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 55,063 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,649 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 51,649 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 51,593 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 51,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 50,949 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 50,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

osr bearing cap missing

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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F774 ARP is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 A fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 114 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F774 ARP, 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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F774 ARP is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td A, first registered on 15 May 1989.

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