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E115 GAP

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE115 GAP
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 92,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 90,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 88,373 miles

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

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))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,276 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 81,389 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,735 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,909 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust corroded

Surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,747 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 68,725 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust poor condition

general chassis and body corrosion

slight unevan rear foot brake application

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 64,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 64,082 miles
Fail 1 May 2013

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 62,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis slightly corroded

nearside and offside door shuts slightly corroded

nearside rear light unit loose

side repeaters poorly positoned

Fail 30 Apr 2012 62,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chassis slightly corroded

nearside and offside door shuts slightly corroded

nearside rear light unit loose

side repeaters poorly positoned

Fail 8 Apr 2011 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

fuel filter damp

offside and nearside mirrors provide a restricted view to the rear of the vehicle

offside of windscreen swept area damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2011 59,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

fuel filter damp

offside and nearside mirrors provide a restricted view to the rear of the vehicle

offside of windscreen swept area damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2011 59,475 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,120 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 56,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,182 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,712 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 48,712 miles

Front Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE CORRODED/ ADVISE FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERATED

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E115 GAP is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 59,294 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 E115 GAP, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E115 GAP is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 7 July 1988.

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