MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal
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
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
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
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle underside coated in protective underseal
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))
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 ()
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front strut mountings corroded
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
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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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