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D532 WEV

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,185 mi
Last recorded67,185 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD532 WEV
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror in poor condition

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/outrigger. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

possible slight brake servo leak

Pass 11 Nov 2024 66,816 miles

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

Fuel pipe from pump starting to perish.

Near side mirror glass distorted

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 66,816 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe from pump starting to perish.

Near side mirror glass distorted

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 66,246 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 66,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective mounting bolt loose (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,135 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear section of brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 65,101 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front deteriorating (strong advisory) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking within tread (strong advisory) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear section of brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,226 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,906 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 63,906 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 63,850 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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D532 WEV is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 D532 WEV, 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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D532 WEV is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 8 June 1987.

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