MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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
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...
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E898 JHG safe to buy?
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