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D843 VTV

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

57,852 mi
Last recorded57,852 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD843 VTV
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 57,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Evidence of fuel on fuel tank area

Movement in wiper mechanism

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Under body wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Under body wheel arch panel insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear &out of balance high (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 57,852 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Evidence of fuel on fuel tank area

Movement in wiper mechanism

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Under body wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Under body wheel arch panel insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear &out of balance high (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Movement in wiper mechanism

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Bad earth when indicators operated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under body wheel arch support panel corroded & insecure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Intermittently not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear fluctuating & imbalanced when applied (1.2.1 (e))

Washers poor fluid supply

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Offside & nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 57,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking filler neck & pipes corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front under body wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth when indicators opperated (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear under body wheel arch support panel corroded & insecure

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittently not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

movement in wiper mechanism

rear brakes unbalanced & fluctuating when applied

washers poor fluid supply

Pass 14 Nov 2023 57,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear & rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front under body / wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear under wheel arch support panel corroded & insecure

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fluctuating slightly & uneven application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear when indicators operated (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck & pipe above fuel tank corroded

movement in wiper mechanism

Fail 13 Nov 2023 57,452 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale light not working (4.5.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear & rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front under body / wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear under wheel arch support panel corroded & insecure

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fluctuating slightly & uneven application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear when indicators operated (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside & nearside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank filler neck & pipe above fuel tank corroded

movement in wiper mechanism

Pass 10 Nov 2022 57,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner panel corroded & insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively out of balance high 28% (1.2.1 (e))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside & nearside rear bad earth when hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))

nearside front under body corrosion

wiper mechanism worn

Pass 4 Nov 2021 57,018 miles

Nearside Front under body/wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch liner corroded

Offside Rear brake effort lower , out of balance high

fuel cap sealing ring perished

windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,899 miles

Nearside Front under wheel arch box section corrosion

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 56,787 miles

Nearside Front under wheel arch area box section corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower & offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 56,787 miles

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

Nearside Front under wheel arch area box section corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower & offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 55,365 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded NON prescribed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 May 2018 55,364 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded NON prescribed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2017 53,703 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 53,217 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 53,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,080 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,059 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 40,069 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 27 Oct 2010 38,920 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,274 miles

slight play in centre steering idler bush

Pass 6 May 2009 37,578 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,113 miles

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 4 May 2007 36,852 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,852 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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D843 VTV is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 D843 VTV, 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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D843 VTV is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 12 March 1987.

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