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E938 FHO

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

75,327 mi
Last recorded75,327 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE938 FHO
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 75,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,200 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 74,164 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 73,578 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has slight cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front valance has corrosion

radiator deteriated

Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,154 miles

Front radiator deteriated

Rear axle has slight leak

front valance has corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2014 71,874 miles

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

axle pinion oil leak

radiator cooling fins deterioted

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

axle pinion oil leak

radiator cooling fins deterioted

Pass 15 Oct 2013 71,085 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 71,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,486 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,778 miles

N,S, HD LAMP DETERIATED

NOISE FROM REAR DIFFRENTIAL,

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak engine

Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NOISE FROM REAR DIFFRENTIAL,

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak engine

Pass 16 Jul 2009 60,035 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,035 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,158 miles

both front step sills weakened by corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2008 56,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front step sills weakened by corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,037 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,023 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,537 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 52,537 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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E938 FHO is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 E938 FHO, 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 E938 FHO registered?

E938 FHO is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 3 May 1988.

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