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E898 JHG

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

17,889 mi
Last recorded17,889 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE898 JHG
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 17,889 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 17,885 miles

Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor need welding nsf centra (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under the front wheel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied track rod has play (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,275 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,783 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 16,783 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,635 miles

both front suspension turrets starting to corrode

front brake discs corroded on working surface

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

front tyres unevenly worn

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear spring bushes starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small splits to nearside rear tyre sidewall ...not to cords...

Pass 19 May 2011 11,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2011 11,810 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,598 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 9,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 8,271 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 8,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 4,647 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 5,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 4,647 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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E898 JHG is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E898 JHG, 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 E898 JHG registered?

E898 JHG is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 20 April 1988.

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