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E245 DFT

1987 Bedford Bambi

Beige Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,220 mi
Last recorded25,220 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE245 DFT
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 25,220 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember, multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system deteriorated / hanger defective

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

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment(s)

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

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

Parts of underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2025 22,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system/hanger(s) deteriorated

Front macpherson strut have slight movement at upper attachment

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Parts of underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 15 Apr 2024 19,580 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure/underside

Underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 30 Mar 2023 17,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Fail 30 Mar 2023 17,016 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements Intermittent (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2022 13,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Fail 5 Jan 2022 13,325 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 4 Jan 2021 10,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2019 7,767 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2018 3,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around top monting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 3,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped BRAKE HOSE TO STRUT. (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WITHIN 30cm OF, (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WITHIN 30cm OF, STEERING RACK. (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WITHIN 30cm OF, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported WITHIN 30cm OF, HOSE AND PIPE MOUNTING. (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 3,525 miles

Body has slight corrosion Body generally in poor corroded condition (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes along the nearside of the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion valance heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis to body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch around shock absorber, extensively corroded, inside has been repaired (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch around shock absorber, extensively corroded, inside has been repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bump stop corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis in general (6.1.B.2)

lots of previous welding repairs

Fail 14 Sep 2016 3,524 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working does illuminate when stop, position, fog and dip beam are operational (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion Body generally in poor corroded condition (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes along the nearside of the chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion valance heavily corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion chassis to body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch around shock absorber, extensively corroded, inside has been repaired (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion outer wheel arch around shock absorber, extensively corroded, inside has been repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion bump stop corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis in general (6.1.B.2)

lots of previous welding repairs

Pass 8 Oct 2015 3,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight scratching to nearside of windscreen

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Temporary repairs made to sharp edges on bodywork

Fail 25 Aug 2015 3,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure nearside and offside rear near body jacks (1.9.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked/perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Signs of oil leak behind nearside rear brake backplate

Pass 1 Sep 2014 2,952 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 92,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,690 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 87,002 miles

both front strut mountings corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 81,027 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,013 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 80,013 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front inner wheel arches corroded

both front shock absorbers have slight play in them

could not see front brake pads clearly

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre perished and has cut in side wall

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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E245 DFT is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in Beige with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E245 DFT, 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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E245 DFT is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 20 November 1987.

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