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D119 OYD

1987 Bedford Bambi

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

26,897 mi
Last recorded26,897 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD119 OYD
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2018 26,897 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking onto tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OSF doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres badly perished and close to limit

NSF a piller corroded

OSR brake hose ferrel badly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 25,440 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,906 miles

Both front brake hoses perished badly

Both rear leaf spring shackle bushes split

OSF tyre cracking badly

Play in OSF strut

both rear tyres perished

front floor pan, chassis rails and inner wheel arches corroded

wiper linkages worn

Fail 21 Jul 2016 22,906 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake hoses perished badly

Both rear leaf spring shackle bushes split

OSF tyre cracking badly

Play in OSF strut

both rear tyres perished

front floor pan, chassis rails and inner wheel arches corroded

wiper linkages worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 19,823 miles

OSR leaf spring shackle bush worn

Play in OSF suspension strut

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 8 Jul 2015 19,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S door step (5.2.6)

OSR leaf spring shackle bush worn

Play in OSF suspension strut

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 18,203 miles

Front brake hoses perished

OSR shackle bush worn

Play in OSF strut

Fail 9 Apr 2014 18,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake hoses perished

OSR leaf spring shackle bush worn

Play in OSF strut

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,893 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 15,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and offside front floor pans and sill/wheel arch areas have signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Mar 2012 13,762 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front and offside front floor pans and sill/wheel arch areas have signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 11,643 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 11,641 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 9,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 7,657 miles

Both front seat backs feel loose.

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Near side front possition light working but dull.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 7,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both front seat backs feel loose.

General corrosion on chassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Near side front possition light working but dull.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 4,669 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 4,009 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 4,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 3,355 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2005 3,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Bedford Bambi?

Based on 2,115 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

67.6%
Pass Rate
946
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
fog lamp not working 66
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63
brake recording little or no effort 60
position lamp(s) not working 57
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D119 OYD is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bedford Bambi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D119 OYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Bambi typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 39 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D119 OYD is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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