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E53 VEP

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,360 mi
Last recorded50,360 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE53 VEP
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 50,360 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,755 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 49,617 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 49,177 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 49,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,610 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 48,609 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,163 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion door sill area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 47,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 46,662 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,345 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 40,789 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,375 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,915 miles

Rear Brakes need attension

Pass 12 Sep 2006 37,718 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes need attension

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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E53 VEP is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 E53 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E53 VEP registered?

E53 VEP is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 4 May 1988.

Is E53 VEP safe to buy?

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