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E803 DPG

1987 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 1987 Bedford Bambi60,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE803 DPG
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2021 97,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near lower door hinge (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight lift in lower steering pivot (2.3 (a) (i))

various patches of welding repairs covered in underseal

Pass 2 Oct 2020 97,615 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front door post has previous repair

Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,412 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 95,845 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 95,845 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,845 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 95,607 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 May 2014 95,458 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 May 2014 95,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2013 95,231 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 95,019 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 94,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,046 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,832 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,832 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 88,616 miles

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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E803 DPG is a 1987 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 60,235 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 E803 DPG, 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 39 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E803 DPG is a 1987 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 7 September 1987.

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