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D518 AGW

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,232 mi
Last recorded80,232 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD518 AGW
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 80,232 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 80,220 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,144 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 78,599 miles

Both front near to the front cross member corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 77,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,901 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit as well as cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,901 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit as well as cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,562 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor corroded but not excessively

Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,831 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 72,549 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 72,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

rear bump stops missing

slight movement in offside shock absorber

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,998 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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D518 AGW is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 D518 AGW, 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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What year was D518 AGW registered?

D518 AGW is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D518 AGW safe to buy?

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