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C41 HVS

1986 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,576 mi
Last recorded96,576 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1986 Bedford Bambi65,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC41 HVS
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 96,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 96,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 96,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front fibre glass on inner wheel arch

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 96,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both front tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 96,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 96,064 miles

Front Bumper/bullbar broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Door step area corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 96,064 miles

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

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

Front Bumper/bullbar broken

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Door step area corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,919 miles

rear leaf spring bushes etc split

rear leaf springs corroded

some parts of strutrure at earlier stages of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2014 95,914 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

rear leaf spring bushes etc split

rear leaf springs corroded

some parts of strutrure at earlier stages of corrosion

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2013 94,652 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brakes need attention soon

oil leaks

some parts of structure starting to corrode and some non structual parts at advanced stages of corrosion

track control arm bushes poor

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,652 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brakes need attention soon

oil leaks

some parts of structure starting to corrode and some non structual parts at advanced stages of corrosion

track control arm bushes poor

Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,201 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 93,667 miles

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

Front brake disc's corroded.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,666 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc's corroded.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 93,366 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 8 Jan 2010 93,366 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear exhaust clamp loose

very bad oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,944 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 92,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 92,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 91,937 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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C41 HVS is a 1986 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1986 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 65,261 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 C41 HVS, 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 40 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C41 HVS is a 1986 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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