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D745 MKG

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

11,859 mi
Last recorded11,859 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD745 MKG
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 11,859 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 11,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 11,821 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 11,820 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 11,666 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2019 11,452 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front steps and all floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 11,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 10,869 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 8,934 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 7,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 7,776 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 64,345 miles

bearing very rough over rear axle unable to locate investigation req

corrosion in steering box mount crossmember

front inner wings corroded

front road springs corroded

rear road springs corroded

slight corrsion rear brake pipes

slight interaction rear lamps

slight play in center steering arm and pivot

slight play in steering rack end

slight play n/s/f top mount

Fail 14 May 2014 64,345 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

bearing very rough over rear axle unable to locate investigation req

corrosion in steering box mount crossmember

front inner wings corroded

front road springs corroded

rear road springs corroded

slight corrsion rear brake pipes

slight interaction rear lamps

slight play in center steering arm and pivot

slight play in steering rack end

slight play n/s/f top mount

Pass 5 Apr 2013 4,257 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 4,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 1,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 98,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,685 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,307 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 93,307 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 89,234 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 89,231 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 84,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 84,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 81,128 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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D745 MKG is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 D745 MKG, 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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D745 MKG is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 13 March 1987.

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