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D751 HYR

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

31,168 mi
Last recorded31,168 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD751 HYR
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 31,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 31,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 31,040 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 30,889 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 30,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 30,666 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washers poor

Fail 13 Sep 2022 30,666 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 30,641 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near front tie bars (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise corroded and inadeute welds on n/s/f and o/s/f floor/ arch, just out side prescribed areas

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,134 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 30,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 29,823 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,686 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 28,894 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 24,875 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 May 2010 24,875 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,488 miles

Front brake discs slightly warped

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S rear tyre slightly out of shape - no evidence of bulges or partial seperation of structure at time of test

Unable to effectively check condition of front brake discs and brake pads due to design of road wheels

rear transmission noisy

Fail 16 Oct 2008 16,488 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly warped

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S rear tyre slightly out of shape - no evidence of bulges or partial seperation of structure at time of test

Unable to effectively check condition of front brake discs and brake pads due to design of road wheels

rear transmission noisy

Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,478 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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D751 HYR is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 D751 HYR, 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 D751 HYR registered?

D751 HYR is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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