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G974 VJM

1989 Bedford Bambi

White Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Bedford Bambi65,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 VJM
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 94,733 miles

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

steering linkage inner bush worn

Fail 11 May 2026 94,730 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

steering linkage inner bush worn

Pass 9 May 2025 91,888 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 91,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,081 miles

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,081 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,059 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 81,057 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,715 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,877 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2019 78,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,537 miles

Nearside rear + front brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front fuel hose into fuel filter deteriorating.

Offside Front step / floor corroding.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 76,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind.

Offside Front Lower fuel hose onto filter deteriorating.

Offside Front step / floor corroding.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,700 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 73,389 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 73,389 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,013 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 72,721 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,256 miles

Oil leak

water leak around pump area

Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,245 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 64,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,245 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 62,245 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 59,370 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 59,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,077 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 56,077 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,882 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 48,483 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 48,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G974 VJM is a 1989 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G974 VJM, 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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G974 VJM is a 1989 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 17 August 1989.

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