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E604 CFJ

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

59,241 mi
Last recorded59,241 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE604 CFJ
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,241 miles

Both rear leaf springs are corroded and bushes are worn

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion front and rear

Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,798 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion evident front and rear

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion evident

underbody surface corrosion evident

Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,973 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle including the body has heavy corrosion on it.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,356 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 56,624 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight freeplay in steering idler

steering & suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2020 56,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight freeplay in steering idler

steering & suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,149 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s headlamp deteriorated

n/s/f tyre perished

slight freeplay in steering idler

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,576 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s headlamp deteriorated slighlty

n/s/f tyre is cracked but not to cords

steering idler worn slightly

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,954 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre steering idler worn

centre steering idler worn

exhaust centre & rear deteriorated

n/s headlamp deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2017 54,954 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

centre steering idler worn

centre steering idler worn

exhaust centre & rear deteriorated

n/s headlamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,331 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

n/s headlamp deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s & n/s front brakes binding slightly

radiator fins corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 53,331 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1g)

n/s headlamp deteriorated

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s & n/s front brakes binding slightly

radiator fins corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 52,043 miles

Both front step-ins rusty.

Fail 3 Dec 2014 52,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both front step-ins rusty.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 51,608 miles

advise slight brake bind on near side rear brake

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,064 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 51,063 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,769 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 49,766 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,058 miles

Step in rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2009 49,058 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Step in rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 48,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 48,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 48,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 47,629 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 47,628 miles

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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E604 CFJ is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 59,294 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 E604 CFJ, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E604 CFJ is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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