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MOT History from tests of diesel BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:52.44%
(The average a diesel BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:225 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Registration plate lamp issues18
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Registration plate issues9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
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 position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Brake vacuum build up too slow |3.3.E.6|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.1c|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.1c|1
Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated |2.4.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Stop lamp not working weak |1.2.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|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 Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value |1.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Parking |secondary brake| on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 |1.3.1 |b| |i||1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mount |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|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 Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control |6.1.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, 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
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Plug (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Front Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose |3.6.F.1|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing |2.4.B.6c|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative |1.1.6e|1
Front Intermediate drop arm repaired by welding |2.2.C.1e|1

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