MOT History from tests of diesel BEDFORD ASTRAs year 1989

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Pass percent:44.21%

(The average a diesel BEDFORD ASTRA year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:337 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	49
Headlamp aim out of alignment	38
Brake pipe excessively corroded	36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	15
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Registration plate issues	11
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear brake application uneven	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Rear brake binding	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member /radiator support \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured \|2.4.E.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Lower Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel BEDFORD ASTRAs year 1989

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