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E551 OGL

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE551 OGL
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,857 miles

corrosion to front underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Nov 2017 42,853 miles

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

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

corrosion to front underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Dec 2016 39,299 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has play in gland

Fail 5 Dec 2016 39,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has play in gland

Pass 13 Jun 2016 38,940 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 38,940 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 38,668 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,668 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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E551 OGL is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E551 OGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E551 OGL registered?

E551 OGL is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 3 September 1987.

Is E551 OGL safe to buy?

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