MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD MIDIs year 1990

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Pass percent:56.05%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD MIDI year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:496 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	42
Headlamp aim out of alignment	39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	16
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	13
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside 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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned \|2.2.C.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	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
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not legible \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	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 Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|1.2.1 \|g\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower 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 Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Central Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system \|1.1.11 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground by battery / uninsulated terminals on live wire (4.11 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high \|8.2.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Headlamp not working on main beam Both, suspect due to dip switch requiring switch cleaner. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Only making 35 kg. (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front 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 excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Outer Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure \|3.1.4b\|	1
Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure \|2.1.2d\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting side panel holed and corroded (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 side panel holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner door step heavily corroded within steering component. \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded within suspension component. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch corroded within suspension component. \|2.4.A.3\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Inner Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	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 Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering component cracked and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	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 1990

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