MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1981

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Pass percent:40.59%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:404 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	55
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	39
Brake pipe excessively corroded	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	34
Rear brake application uneven	22
Front brake application uneven	19
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Registration plate issues	10
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolts \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated \|6.1.7 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	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 Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	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 Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	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
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front of spring \|6.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced front of spring \|6.1.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components \|6.1.6 \|g\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged \|7.1.2 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front bush outer corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements quiet (7.7 (c))	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside All direction indicators not working front and back (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush casing marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Towbar with an unsafe modification to secondary components 13pin socket corroded (6.1.6 (g) (i))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Front brake excessively fluctuating	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch by door hinge \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bearing \|6.1.7 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe missing \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort weak \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear axle pipes insecure and rubbing axle \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Horn not working no button in cab (7.7 (a))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working go off when headlamps turned on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working go off when headlamps turned on (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Cab steps so insecure it is likely to cause injury step to inner wing holed (6.2.8 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Steering column cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Horn not working fuse blown \|1.6.2a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Lower Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
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 position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Outer 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
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Rear Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear 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
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	1
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill all (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1981

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