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F983 ARP

1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,202 mi
Last recorded74,202 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy58,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF983 ARP
MakeBedford
ModelAstra 9 Td Dy
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 74,202 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 74,202 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,877 miles

Tape to o/s tail light. Condition of plate lights. Corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules. Front tyres ON limit. Corrosion to floor,inner arches,chassis and sills.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 68,880 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 68,880 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Injectors damp. Condition of o/s tail light and plate lights. Corrosion to brake pipes and flexi ferrules. Corrosion to floor. Condition of shocker bushes. Cracks to flexis. Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches. Fuel tank damp.

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy?

Based on 414 MOT tests across 152 vehicles.

59.2%
Pass Rate
3,389
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 113
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
constant velocity joint gaiter split 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33
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F983 ARP is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F983 ARP, 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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F983 ARP is a 1989 Bedford Astra 9 Td Dy, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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