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MOT History from tests of diesel BEDFORD CFs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:51.48%
(The average a diesel BEDFORD CF year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:237 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle20
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Registration plate lamp issues19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Headlamp aim out of alignment17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Rear brake binding8
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|7
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Front brake application uneven4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Registration plate issues3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.2|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|2
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
All position lamps not working all lights inoperative |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Steering component damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg between spring hangers |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in front of spring |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Front Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel return pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel lift pump leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking and insecure |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached |5.3.2 |a| |i||1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |8.2.2.2 |b||1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt missing |2.4.B.7b|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.1.5|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|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
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated |3.3.E.5b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))1
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)1
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated passenger foot step (6.2.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drivers door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing plus other two anti slips (1.1.2 (c))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired step (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1

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