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E105 EHO

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

19,534 mi
Last recorded19,534 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE105 EHO
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2023 19,534 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor chalked under carpet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind door bottom section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind door middle section chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above Steering box chalked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Above brake pipes (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor above brake pipes chalked (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached Side door compartment (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion

Multiple suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear diff noisy

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2022 18,277 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 shock absorbers (5.3.2 (d))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Oct 2021 17,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 (5.3.2 (d))

rear bump stops missing

van has extensive weld repairs heavily sealed and covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,085 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

van has extensive welding repairs all heavily undersealed look ok unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Oct 2020 16,084 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

van has extensive welding repairs all heavily undersealed look ok unable to fully inspect

Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,117 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 13,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 12,531 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 12,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,726 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

chassis has slight corrosion outwith prescribed area

Fail 8 Mar 2016 11,726 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

chassis has slight corrosion outwith prescribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2015 9,966 miles

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

nearside chassis holed, but outwith prescribed area

offside chassis holed, but outwith prescribed area

Fail 16 Mar 2015 9,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

nearside chassis holed, but outwith prescribed area

offside chassis holed, but outwith prescribed area

Pass 21 Mar 2014 8,203 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 6,674 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 6,674 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 4,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 2,770 miles

switch for side lights intermitantly bad connection

Pass 29 Sep 2009 1,025 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 1,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 99,564 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 99,564 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,463 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 98,463 miles

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,086 miles

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

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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E105 EHO is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 E105 EHO, 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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E105 EHO is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 12 October 1987.

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