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D542 TTO

1986 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

4,089 mi
Last recorded4,089 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Bedford Bambi65,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD542 TTO
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 4,089 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 20 Mar 2025 4,070 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2023 4,032 miles

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

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 14 Nov 2022 4,012 miles

Nearside Front headlamp poor pattern

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,037 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 65 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 53 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 97,606 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 95,419 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 90,202 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 88,432 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 88,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel artch (6.1.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,578 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracks

Fail 11 Nov 2014 86,574 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracks

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,973 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 82,313 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,268 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 78,509 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,273 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 76,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 74,526 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 74,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,856 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 71,841 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 66,680 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 624,824 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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D542 TTO is a 1986 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D542 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 D542 TTO registered?

D542 TTO is a 1986 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 1 December 1986.

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