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F740 NSL

1989 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,380 mi
Last recorded44,380 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Bedford Bambi65,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF740 NSL
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,380 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2007 44,221 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 44,207 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,918 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 43,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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F740 NSL is a 1989 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 65,633 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 F740 NSL, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F740 NSL registered?

F740 NSL is a 1989 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 13 January 1989.

Is F740 NSL safe to buy?

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