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Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion NSF wheel arch
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp does not face the rear Insecure (4.5.4 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion NSF wheel arch
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)
Lighting switch showing wear and tear
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight noise from rear wheel bearings
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front -rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
slight noise from rear wheel bearings
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front 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)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight bad earth on both rear lamp units
visual cracking on step sill panel
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front cross member corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Genral corrosion to underbody of vehicle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded.
Genral corrosion to underbody of vehicle.
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has got a cut in the outer sidewall. Tested ok at the time of test.
Offside rear tyre has a cut in tread. Ok at the time of test.
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded.
Genral corrosion to underbody of vehicle.
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has got a cut in the outer sidewall. Tested ok at the time of test.
Offside rear tyre has a cut in tread. Ok at the time of test.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside front tyre wearing of on inside edge
Oil leak
Tyres pressure low
centre/rear exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
oil leak engine
oil leak rear diff
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
centre/rear exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
oil leak engine
oil leak rear diff
slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
slight play o/s/r wheel bearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
How Reliable is the Bedford Bambi?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H143 VRN is a 1990 Bedford Bambi in White with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
Across all 1990 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 60,544 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 H143 VRN, 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 36 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H143 VRN is a 1990 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 17 August 1990.
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