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E545 HPL

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,156 mi
Last recorded66,156 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE545 HPL
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 66,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 66,145 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside panel insercue

Offside panel insercure

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

slight noise rear wheels on rotation

underside corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 66,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight noise rear wheels on rotation

underside corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2020 65,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 59,347 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (plated from above) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components with surface rust throughout

Fail 20 Apr 2019 59,347 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie-bar bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheelarch (plated from above) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension components with surface rust throughout

Pass 5 May 2018 57,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion surface corrosion to chassis and body panels but no holes (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

fuel filler corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 56,280 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 55,290 miles

Rear leaf spring bush's perishing.

centre silencer corroded

Fail 7 May 2016 55,290 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear leaf spring bush's perishing.

centre silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 54,337 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,213 miles

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 46,502 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 46,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 40,715 miles

Front Registration Plate is slightly deteriorated ; characters still legible @ time of test

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,715 miles

Front Registration Plate is slightly deteriorated ; characters still legible @ time of test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E545 HPL is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 E545 HPL, 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 E545 HPL registered?

E545 HPL is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E545 HPL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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