MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD MIDIs year 1988

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Pass percent:57.60%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD MIDI year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:592 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	53
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Brake pipe excessively corroded	28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Registration plate lamp issues	14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind door (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Position lamp not working both sides \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section mounting bracket deteriorated \|7.1.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner cill/inner wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill under car \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner skirt panel next to petrol tank hose \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside - centre lower panel under vehicle \|6.6.6\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear lower panel under vehicle \|6.6.6\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner cill under vehicle corroded to excess \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill under vehicle \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner cill under vehicle corroded to excess \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
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\|	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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
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\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))	1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake juddering severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder \|3.7.D.1\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Intermediate drop arm insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate size tow ball mounting bolts \|6.6.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Lower Body panel insecure side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Lower Body panel insecure side panels (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	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 Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort Both \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.4.3 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.3.3 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD MIDIs year 1988

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