MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,176 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced passenger footwell/edge of wheel arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers footwell/edge of wheel arch excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis excessively corroded in several places by steering rack mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push in temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front strut upper mounts and suspension arm tie rod mountings corroded also evidence of previous corrosion repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside front wiper blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside rear position lamps slightly affected by operation of direction indicators (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear leaf spring anchors and swinging shackles corroded/flaky (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded/flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure and underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
passangers mirror cracked
under side corroded not holes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
passangers mirror cracked
under side corroded not holes
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Various corrosion on underbody
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Various corrosion on underbody
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack gators split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire cap/ neck area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play arm has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing and door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside footwell weak
slight crack in rubber fuel pipe
slight play in drop arm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all welding heavily fillered
slight play in steering drop arm
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all welding heavily fillered
slight play in steering drop arm
welded repairs heavily fibreglassed
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Bedford Bambi?
Based on 2,115 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E645 HBV is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E645 HBV, 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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E645 HBV is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 22 January 1988.
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