MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD CFs year 1982

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Pass percent:48.57%

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

Based on:840 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	108
Brake pipe excessively corroded	72
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	71
Headlamp aim out of alignment	65
Registration plate lamp issues	58
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	47
Front brake application uneven	37
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	31
Rear brake application uneven	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	24
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Rear brake binding	18
Registration plate issues	17
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside 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
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD CFs year 1982

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