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F881 OBL

1989 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Bedford Bambi65,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 OBL
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2023 98,971 miles

Nearside Body panel insecure Body side door insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger close to tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corroded and holed next to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated suspect bearing but noisy and "purrs" when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Above "x" member above chalked yellow X (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired corroded and holed along weld repair o/s/f outrigger next to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Under arch front section body mount corroded and detached (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated suspect bearing but noisy and "purrs" when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure wont locate in n/s/r securing hole (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake component leaking on from to rear pipe centrally along chasiss (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face excessively corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Metal arch/mud flap sections corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding but also covered in grease going through body (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower "b" pillar corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal strut top mount repaired with small section missing but does not look like effecting structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under arch front body mount section corroded nearly through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroding but also covered in grease going through body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower "B" pillar corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp by indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear leaf spring rear shackle bushes both sides split but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 96,585 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side painted heavily in places

Fail 4 Aug 2022 96,585 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under side painted heavily in places

Pass 5 Aug 2021 96,504 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 96,487 miles

Emissions not tested engine will not run without choke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with duct tape and filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired repaired with mesh and filler gap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

underbody heavily corroded in all areas

Pass 14 Dec 2018 96,376 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 96,372 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 96,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner sill/front valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

underbody and suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 89,787 miles

both rear tyres perished

extensive repairs to front wheel arches

foot brake readings low

small hole in o/s front floor

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Pass 21 Sep 2015 83,165 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,096 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 80,808 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 80,808 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,445 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 79,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

manifold blowing from 2 missing studs on number 4 pot

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,909 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 77,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 76,303 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,268 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 74,318 miles

manifold becoming loose

rear tyres n/s 3mm o/s 2mm

Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,856 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2007 71,855 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2006 68,901 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

slight play in front shockers

stud working loose from manifold

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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F881 OBL is a 1989 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1989 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 65,633 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 F881 OBL, 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 37 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F881 OBL is a 1989 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 2 February 1989.

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