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F389 RFR

1988 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,674 mi
Last recorded79,674 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF389 RFR
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 79,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 79,674 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 78,900 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,603 miles

Nearside Rear indicator dim

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 May 2019 74,603 miles

Nearside Rear indicator dim

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 69,902 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 69,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,928 miles

heavy oil leak from diff

Fail 2 May 2017 66,928 miles

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

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

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

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

heavy oil leak from diff

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,494 miles

service brakes just meet requirements

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fog lamp mounting bracket weak

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2014 66,063 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fog lamp mounting bracket weak

fuel cap sealing washer slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 66,035 miles

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

both number plates two tone but look predomintly black

damp around offside rear back plate

offside front cross member corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,953 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,953 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 64,523 miles

corrosion around both front top strut mounts

horn only works with ignition off

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perishing and getting close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2011 64,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion around both front top strut mounts

horn only works with ignition off

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside rear tyre perishing and getting close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,139 miles

Corrosion on offside front floor not a prescribed area

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,085 miles

Battery insecure

bake pipes in genral getting rusty

exhaust tail pipe missing

front number plate getting due for changeing

genral under side getting rusty/corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,860 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 53,787 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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F389 RFR is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F389 RFR, 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 F389 RFR registered?

F389 RFR is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 2 November 1988.

Is F389 RFR safe to buy?

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