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F103 ETH

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,131 mi
Last recorded80,131 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF103 ETH
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 80,131 miles

corrosion on n/s passenger footwell

Pass 23 May 2025 77,211 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective only just clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp inop

Fail 17 May 2025 77,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective only just clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear reverse lamp inop

Pass 21 May 2024 76,592 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 76,034 miles

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Damage , Corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 75,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 75,248 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,248 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,430 miles

Headlight out put low

Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,141 miles

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

Head light out put low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,141 miles

Head light out put low

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,924 miles

Head light out put low

Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,905 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Head light out put low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Head light out put low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,373 miles

Head light out put low

Slight leak O/S rear hub

Fog light playing up

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,952 miles

Brake lights playing up

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S rear foot & hand brake reading a bit low

O/S rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

osr hub damp,suspec t axle breather blocked

vehicle had weld repair to floor

Fail 25 Feb 2010 61,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

osr hub damp,suspec t axle breather blocked

vehicle had weld repair to floor

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,542 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 55,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,207 miles

both front inner steps corroding

both front top inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2006 46,840 miles

both front brake pipes starting to pit

o/s & n/s flexible brake pipe ends corroded

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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F103 ETH is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 F103 ETH, 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 F103 ETH registered?

F103 ETH is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 21 September 1988.

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The MOT history for F103 ETH shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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