MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD CFs year 1985

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Pass percent:51.56%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD CF year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:642 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	63
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	50
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	48
Registration plate lamp issues	47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Headlamp aim out of alignment	27
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	23
Rear brake application uneven	19
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Front brake application uneven	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Registration plate issues	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear brake binding	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Nearside Front 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
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside 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
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	3
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Emissions not tested vehicle wont idle \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pin holes in center and rear silencer \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|1.1.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation \|1.2.1 \|d\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Brake pressure build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired \|3.5.1n\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle faulty \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure u clamp broken \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases insecure \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm cracked \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	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
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe of the. \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing broken \|8.2.1a\|	1
rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing/ outer wheelarch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner of outer quarter panel behind bumper end cap \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corner of outer quarter panel behind bumper end cap \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wheelarch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis outrigger to chassis rail joint \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged \|1.1.11 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Steering column retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail \|6.1.7 \|f\| \|ii\|\|	1
front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Lower Steering column damaged and unserviceable bush not fitted in columm \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Centre Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure rubber mounts split \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn rear bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear body \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Fuel tank insecure front tank strap broken \|7.2.1\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.72% \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp main beam interferring with offside indicator \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint loose \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load \|5.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing \|5.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end inner and outer \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Emissions not tested EXHAUST BROKEN (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure U BOLT BROKEN (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/arch heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/arch heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower rearmost inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box were tail pipe fits (7.1.2)	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)	1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)	1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))	1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Intermittent fault (4.2.2 (a))	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play offside front upper (shaker plates) (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Tight spot when rotating wheel (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre prop bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at junction of front pipes and intermediate sections. (6.1.2 (a))	1
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside & Offside wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD CFs year 1985

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