MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD RASCALs year 1986

Review the list of common BEDFORD RASCAL failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your BEDFORD then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history

Pass percent:59.08%

(The average a petrol BEDFORD RASCAL year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:743 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	57
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Brake pipe excessively corroded	31
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	21
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	20
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Rear brake binding	17
Registration plate issues	17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Windscreen has damage	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.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
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.3.A.1\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	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 fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety petrol \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Front Shock absorber insecure both \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light interaction \|4.4.3 \|b\|\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light interaction \|4.4.3 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured door shut \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in cab \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in cab \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/wing \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, 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
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	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 ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Central Front Body insecure \|6.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|3.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Center pin / bush where marked \|2.1.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Centre Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	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 Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Body panel insecure storage compartment door catch not holding door shut \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened stay bar rod front chassis mounting point \|5.3.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front joint gasket \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|4.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Dipped headlamps go off as well as Mainbeam \|4.1.3 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner door shut \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner door shut same place as seat belt mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Underside of vehicle chassis rail \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Behind bumper but part of floor pan \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel tank leaking Top of filler neck \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel tank leaking arround tank/fillerneck. \|7.2.3\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure battery lead has no connector. \|1.9.2a\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing stalk/switch missing. \|8.2.1a\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing stalk/switch missing .wiper and washers operation not tested. \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure at battery crate,at carburretor, offside rear above axle \|1.9.2a\|	1
Steering lock fails to engage \|2.1.4b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` expired tax disc holder,dice and toy removed from nearside of screen. \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage locker protruding body. \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.5 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected door step \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door corroded \|6.1.C.1\|	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
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/door shut \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side loading point \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer 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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower 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 Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and associated panelling \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	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 Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component 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
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in floor \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury bed (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler arm bush badly worn (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder loose (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lense broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Position lamp not working all position lights inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lights (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger and inner arch (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 outrigger and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached rear shackle bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front chassis by steering rack mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering ns front chassis corroded by tie bar mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering os front chassis corroded by tie bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear spring front mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn all rear spring bushes badly cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake not working both sides (1.4.1 (a))	1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels show no brake effort (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake excessively binding front brakes binding on both sides (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Emissions not tested hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering pivot bush (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Suspension component 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
Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))	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.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

MOT History from tests of petrol BEDFORD RASCALs year 1986

Find us on Facebook