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D415 NKX

1986 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1986 Bedford Bambi65,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 NKX
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 98,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 97,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 97,989 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,823 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,406 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,000 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,850 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,850 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 94,936 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,795 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 94,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both exhaust rubber badly perished

steering wheel outter cover cracked

Pass 17 Apr 2012 92,314 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low

steering wheel split

Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,314 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn low

steering wheel split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,516 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 90,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,468 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front inner wheel arches corrcding

Fail 27 Apr 2009 90,468 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front inner wheel arches corrcding

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,046 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 86,971 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 84,628 miles

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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D415 NKX is a 1986 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 65,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D415 NKX, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D415 NKX registered?

D415 NKX is a 1986 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 10 September 1986.

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