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E535 MTC

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,971 mi
Last recorded46,971 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 MTC
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 46,971 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Jul 2020 143,765 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 46,431 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,172 miles

Offside Front slight corrosion underneth

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,366 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 45,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 44,851 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 44,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 44,033 miles

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 43,139 miles

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

intermitant fault with light switch

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,687 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 40,683 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 37,501 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 37,501 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 36,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 33,061 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 33,061 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 31,071 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 31,071 miles

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?

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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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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