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G862 NKP

1989 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

3,289 mi
Last recorded3,289 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Bambi65,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 NKP
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 3,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 3,289 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 3,211 miles

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

Front cross member corroding

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 3,199 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear diff seal slightly leaking

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 3,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 2,891 miles

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2022 2,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2021 2,288 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside and nearside front floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside and nearside front inner sill to outrigger corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 2,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

All four coil springs corroded

Front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside and nearside front floor corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside and nearside front inner sill to outrigger corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 619 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,922 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 95,804 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 93,076 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 92,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,130 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the inner edge

both front brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear shock absorbers have corrosion to the outer case

drivers door mirror is cracked but rear view is not affected

rear fog light is insecure

there is slight play in the steering idler

Pass 31 May 2013 87,626 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 87,608 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 82,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 80,603 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 80,598 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 76,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 14 Jun 2007 75,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 13 Jun 2007 75,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,840 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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G862 NKP is a 1989 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G862 NKP, 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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G862 NKP is a 1989 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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