Bedford Astramax 9tc 25d (1986)
1986 Bedford Astramax 9tc 25d
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 1986 Bedford Astramax 9tc 25d. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1986 Bedford Astramax 9TC 25D struggles in the MOT booth, with a first-time pass rate of just 70% against the UK average of 80%—meaning one in three won't pass without remedial work. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety failures aren't the problem here.
At 123,658 miles median, these vans have covered reasonable distance for their age, yet they're recording zero average failures and zero advisories per vehicle, which is unusual and suggests either the sample skews towards well-maintained examples or the recorded data has gaps. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common issues that cause the 30% failure rate—likely suspension, brakes, or emissions equipment—rather than relying on historical MOT records alone.
What to check before buying a 1986 Bedford Astramax 9tc 25d
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 137 | 0.7% | 0 |
| Petrol (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1986 Bedford Astramax 9tc 25d 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 1986 Bedford Astramax 9tc 25d vehicles fall between 123,658 and 123,658 miles.
MOT History Averages
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