MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1979

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Pass percent:50.64%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1979 passes without issue)

Based on:472 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	48
Registration plate lamp issues	47
Brake pipe excessively corroded	39
Headlamp aim out of alignment	36
Front brake application uneven	27
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	19
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Registration plate issues	15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Indicator switch missing \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Headlamp switch missing \|1.7.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Front Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing \|2.5.A.4\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak \|8.2.1.1 \|b\|\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users roof \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door frame \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort fluctuating \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside 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 Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/front panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg/front panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type \|6.6.2\|	1
Offside Towbar retaining device missing \|6.6.3a\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Kinked \|1.1.11 \|d\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp lens missing Both \|4.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Lower Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached joint loose in arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake grabbing \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% \|1.4.A.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1979

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