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D728 URG

1986 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,055 mi
Last recorded66,055 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Bedford Bambi65,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD728 URG
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,016 miles

Nearside Front flex brake hose feral corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch to floor corroded

Offside Front flex brake hose feral correded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 65,968 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 65,967 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 659,061 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 65,897 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front ball joint slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2015 602,820 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 65,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,746 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 65,479 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 65,261 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 65,261 miles

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 635,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 17 May 2007 64,598 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,481 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 602,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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D728 URG is a 1986 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 D728 URG, 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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D728 URG is a 1986 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 14 November 1986.

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