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G251 NMA

1989 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,597 mi
Last recorded67,597 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1989 Bedford Bambi65,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 NMA
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 67,597 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 67,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 66,992 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 79,487 miles

Offside Steering system fouling against horn (2.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,856 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 64,856 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,516 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,516 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 63,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable lower steering rubber disc.. (2.2.C.1d)

Coolant leak rad ()

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive previous repair ? (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive previous repair ? (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,015 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

NSR tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach chords

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

OSR tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach chords

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle under body under sealed

Fail 14 Mar 2016 62,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

NSR tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach chords

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

OSR tyre has cracks in tread but not deep enough to reach chords

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle under body under sealed

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,973 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 59,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust is corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,263 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust is corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2013 59,258 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf valance corroded

osr stop lamp alot brighter than ns

rear leaf spring bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2012 54,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,403 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 50,011 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F top suspension bush areas have been welded and repairs are effective.

O/S/F tie rod bushes beginning to perish and have slight movement

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,011 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F top suspension bush areas have been welded and repairs are effective.

O/S/F tie rod bushes beginning to perish and have slight movement

Slight play in steering column bushes

Pass 17 Jan 2008 45,862 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 45,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,344 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 45,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,482 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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G251 NMA is a 1989 Bedford Bambi in White with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 G251 NMA, 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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G251 NMA is a 1989 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 19 August 1989.

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