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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD MIDIs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:53.24%
(The average a petrol BEDFORD MIDI year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:293 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|20
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|18
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Headlamp aim out of alignment16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Registration plate lamp issues12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Registration plate issues5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear brake binding4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|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 Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Suspension component 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
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||2
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |anchor| |2.4.B.4|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|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
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |3.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams offside dipped beam goes off when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.6d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Central Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Front Headlamp aim not tested |4.1.2 |b||1
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Offside Front Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire |6.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier |4.13 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated |2.2.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings back of cab |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel |1.1.2 |a||1
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Intermediate drop arm insecure centre idler arm, movement on lower mounting (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering column locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Body or chassis 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
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play center idler arm |2.2.B.1f|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Rear Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner 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
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Central Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired |6.2.2 |d| |ii||1
Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on outrigger |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel cylinder joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust system insecure |6.1.2 |a||1
Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated |4.11 |b| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment |1.1.6 |c||1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Stop lamp not working all |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1

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