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F926 OBH

1989 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,594 mi
Last recorded72,594 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Bedford Bambi65,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF926 OBH
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 72,594 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,233 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 71,493 miles

slight bind on n/s/r and o/s/f brakes

under undersealed

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,377 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cross member under engine becoming corroded

fuel pipe corroded at rear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,360 miles

cross member under engine becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 71,360 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s&o/s (8.2.2)

cross member under engine becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 71,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 70,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,646 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 68,511 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf tyre pershised on outer sidewall

slight dampness on fuel tank

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,356 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 66,356 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,738 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

general underbody surface corrosion

surface corrosion to both front wheel arches

Pass 18 May 2009 62,978 miles

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

some corrosion of rear springs

some general corrosion of exhaust

some non structual corrosion of near side front wheel arch and general underbody areas

Pass 16 Apr 2008 62,527 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy non structal corrosion to nearside wheel arch area

Fail 8 Apr 2008 62,517 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heavy non structal corrosion to nearside wheel arch area

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,413 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 60,045 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 60,044 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

considerable surface corrosion under vehicle

exhaust noisey

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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F926 OBH is a 1989 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F926 OBH, 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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What year was F926 OBH registered?

F926 OBH is a 1989 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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