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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD BEDFORDs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:48.56%
(The average a petrol BEDFORD BEDFORD year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:1,322 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively123
Brake pipe excessively corroded107
Registration plate lamp issues86
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|67
Horn not working |1.6.2a|64
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|59
Brake hose excessively deteriorated58
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|55
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|54
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Rear brake binding30
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|30
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|28
Registration plate issues28
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|27
Rear brake application uneven25
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|25
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|23
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort22
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|21
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|21
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|19
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|18
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|17
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|16
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|15
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|14
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|13
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|13
Windscreen wiper blade insecure12
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|12
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|11
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|7
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|7
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|5
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Windscreen has damage5
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|4
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|3
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|3
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|3

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