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D617 FAJ

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,469 mi
Last recorded56,469 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 FAJ
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 56,469 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body panels are corroded

front panel corroded

front suspension arms corroded

steering idler mounting bush worn

underside of car corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

brakes are worn

offside door handle stiff

underside,chassis,floor panels,wheelarches and crossmembers are corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 50,336 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front panel corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2008 50,313 miles

Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

offside front panel corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,109 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front suspension arms are corroded

rear brakes are uneven

sump is corroded

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,561 miles

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

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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D617 FAJ is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,235 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 D617 FAJ, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D617 FAJ registered?

D617 FAJ is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D617 FAJ safe to buy?

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