MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath
General underbody corrosion
Nsf inner foot well corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength To the outer side of the fuel filter (5.3.6 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nsf inner foot well corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight corrosion underneth
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front and rear chassis has surface corrosion
front nearside sill in front of wheel arch is corroded outside of prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear chassis has surface corrosion
front nearside sill in front of wheel arch is corroded outside of prescribed area
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
intermitant fault with light switch
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
front discs corroded
steering coupling worn
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
front discs corroded
steering coupling worn
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
n/s + o/s front tyre valves slightly deteriorated
offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front brake discs slightly pitted
offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Bedford Bambi?
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E535 MTC is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 E535 MTC, 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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E535 MTC is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 23 May 1988.
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