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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:49.69%
(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:960 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively95
Headlamp aim out of alignment79
Registration plate lamp issues75
Brake pipe excessively corroded62
Brakes imbalanced across an axle48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|41
Brake hose excessively deteriorated41
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|40
Horn not working |1.6.2a|37
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|35
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Rear brake binding25
Registration plate issues24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort19
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|19
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|17
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Rear brake application uneven15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|14
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Front brake application uneven8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|7
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Windscreen has damage6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|4
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|3
Front brake excessively fluctuating3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not in a clean condition and function impaired |1.1.4a|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|2
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2

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