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E117 XFC

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,454 mi
Last recorded40,454 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 XFC
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,454 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/f foot wells corroded & holed

o/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Fail 23 May 2015 40,454 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/f foot wells corroded & holed

Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,235 miles

engine idle speed erratic:- recommend attention.

engine speed had to be increased to bring h.c.level within limit.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 40,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,644 miles

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre walls perished

Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,644 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r tyre walls perished

Fail 16 Feb 2012 39,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 39,343 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,738 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe short

Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,496 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 34,297 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,603 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,332 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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E117 XFC is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E117 XFC, 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 E117 XFC registered?

E117 XFC is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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