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E695 MFX

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,761 mi
Last recorded54,761 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE695 MFX
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 54,761 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 54,748 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2024 54,691 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 54,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 53,563 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 53,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 53,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 53,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 52,067 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 51,963 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 51,963 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 51,063 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 50,738 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 50,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,384 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe deteriorated

o/s/f footwell corroded underside area

Fail 24 Jul 2013 50,382 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe deteriorated

o/s/f footwell corroded underside area

Pass 21 Jun 2012 49,963 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 49,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,610 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

hand brake cable starting to corrode

under floors,chassis rails steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,front wheel arches, rear suspension springs starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,559 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner wheel archesrear side panels,rear suspension springs and mountains,front cross member starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jun 2010 47,557 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountains,inner and outer sills,inner wheel archesrear side panels,rear suspension springs and mountains,front cross member starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear bump stop missing.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 3 May 2008 42,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 May 2007 39,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 May 2006 39,103 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 2 May 2006 39,088 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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E695 MFX is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 E695 MFX, 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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E695 MFX is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 7 August 1987.

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