MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1982

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Pass percent:45.63%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:469 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	67
Brake pipe excessively corroded	50
Registration plate lamp issues	48
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	39
Headlamp aim out of alignment	39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	20
Rear brake application uneven	20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Front brake application uneven	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Registration plate issues	15
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat \|8.1.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	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 Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working unable to find switch \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|6.1.8 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	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 Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Front Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	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 Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted \|3.3.C.2\|	1
wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake rod locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount area \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount area at door step \|2.4.A.3\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Front Front drive shaft coupling has excessive play in a universal joint bearing \|2.4.G.6b\|	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 Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing \|3.5.1i\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Towbar retaining device insecure \|6.6.3a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported joint loose \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount area holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring rear mount area holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	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
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced b pillar/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped over axle to flexy \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near the leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near the leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective No beam image and the output is poor. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective No beam image and the output is poor. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Central Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake lever \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in car \|wheel arch\| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in car \|wheel arch\| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected in car \|wheel arch\| \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Suspension component 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
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasiss leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	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 Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Offside Upper Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer 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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and nearside \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced / nearside \|1.7.5a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1982

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