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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD ASTRAs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:42.22%
(The average a petrol BEDFORD ASTRA year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:270 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues51
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Headlamp aim out of alignment28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Brake pipe excessively corroded18
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|13
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Rear brake application uneven9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Horn not working |1.6.2a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|5
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Registration plate issues4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen has damage3
Rear brake binding3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured |3.1.9|2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Outer Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated |3.3.E.4|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective |7.2.4c|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|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
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced |2.4.F.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour |1.7.6|1
Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|1
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1

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