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G658 DCV

1990 Bedford Astramax

Red Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,072 mi
Last recorded21,072 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Bedford Astramax36,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG658 DCV
MakeBedford
ModelAstramax
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,072 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 21,072 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

corrosion in brake pipe from rear hose into compensator

offside front tyre tread depth 2mm

How Reliable is the Bedford Astramax?

Based on 541 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
1,957
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 84
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 67
constant velocity joint gaiter split 39
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
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G658 DCV is a 1990 Bedford Astramax in Red with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Bedford Astramax models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 36,112 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 Astramax fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G658 DCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astramax typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Bedford Astramax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G658 DCV registered?

G658 DCV is a 1990 Bedford Astramax, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G658 DCV safe to buy?

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