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E454 NDC

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,434 mi
Last recorded67,434 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE454 NDC
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc
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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,434 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 67,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 66,777 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight water leak from engine core plug

Fail 10 Jun 2024 66,774 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight water leak from engine core plug

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,264 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 66,235 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2011 66,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,190 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,833 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 64,833 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 64,316 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 64,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 60,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 60,655 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,706 miles

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

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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E454 NDC is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 E454 NDC, 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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What year was E454 NDC registered?

E454 NDC is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 22 March 1988.

Is E454 NDC safe to buy?

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