MOT Status
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66,156 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rear leaf spring bush's perishing.
centre silencer corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear leaf spring bush's perishing.
centre silencer corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
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.
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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.
Is E545 HPL safe to buy?
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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