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F974 FNF

1988 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,999 mi
Last recorded62,999 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Bedford Astra54,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF974 FNF
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2006 62,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 62,999 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Sep 2005 61,310 miles

rear nearside lower inner wing starting to corroed.

Fail 6 Sep 2005 61,310 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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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F974 FNF is a 1988 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F974 FNF, 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 F974 FNF registered?

F974 FNF is a 1988 Bedford Astra, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F974 FNF safe to buy?

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