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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD CFs year 1979

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mot history
Pass percent:51.55%
(The average a petrol BEDFORD CF year 1979 passes without issue)
Based on:708 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle100
Headlamp aim out of alignment62
Registration plate lamp issues44
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|40
Rear brake application uneven37
Brake pipe excessively corroded36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Front brake application uneven28
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|27
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|25
Horn not working |1.6.2a|20
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|16
Registration plate issues16
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|15
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|14
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Rear brake binding9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|8
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|7
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|5
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Windscreen washer not working 3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Windscreen has damage3
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside 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 Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|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 rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective |8.4.2|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
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|2
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Rear Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2

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