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D744 RAR

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,939 mi
Last recorded62,939 miles
Recorded on14 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD744 RAR
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2022 62,939 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 62,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hole in wheel arch

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 62,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside park brake slight low effort

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 58,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 58,944 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,129 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,129 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,499 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2012 50,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 43,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

No brake lock out recorded to offside front footbrake

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,058 miles

'A' post slightly rusty

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

Nearside front mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,052 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,046 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 22 May 2007 43,032 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 42,509 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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D744 RAR is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D744 RAR, 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 D744 RAR registered?

D744 RAR is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 13 May 1987.

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