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D541 TTO

1986 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,963 mi
Last recorded54,963 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Bedford Bambi65,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD541 TTO
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,963 miles

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

Front The box section near the step is corroded not affecting the steering, brakes or step security.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 54,963 miles

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

Nearside The box section near the step corroded not affecting the steering, brakes or step security.

Offside Front The box section near the step corroded not affecting the steering or brakes or step security.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 54,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside The box section near the step corroded not affecting the steering, brakes or step security.

Offside Front The box section near the step corroded not affecting the steering or brakes or step security.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 54,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 53,616 miles

Offside Front corrosion at out chassis brace on cab not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 May 2022 53,616 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front corrosion at out chassis brace on cab not in a prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2021 51,460 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,396 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 51,389 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 51,282 miles

fuel tank neck showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,943 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 50,939 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 50,646 miles

play in rear propshaft uj .

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,244 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 49,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 49,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,665 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 48,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 47,451 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 46,943 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 45,566 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 44,071 miles

tyre rubber cracking

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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D541 TTO is a 1986 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D541 TTO, 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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What year was D541 TTO registered?

D541 TTO is a 1986 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 1 November 1986.

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