Bedford Astra 9 Tc N (1990)
1990 Bedford Astra 9 Tc N
CarHunch analysed 492 real MOT records for the 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Tc N. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1990 Bedford Astra is a reliability disaster — only 2.4% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With 0.4% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, these are ageing cars that demand serious caution from a safety perspective.
At a median mileage of 24,890 miles for a 34-year-old vehicle, survivors in the MOT database are exceptionally low-mileage examples, which masks how poor these cars really are when actually used. The average of just 0.05 failures and 0.1 advisories per vehicle tells you only the toughest specimens make it to the test station at all — most have been scrapped or abandoned long ago. If you're considering one, treat it as a parts car or restoration project, not a daily driver.
What to check before buying a 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Tc N
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 488 | 2.5% | 0.05 |
| Diesel (1%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Tc N vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1990 Bedford Astra 9 Tc N vehicles fall between 17,981 and 45,936 miles.
MOT History Averages
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