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VCZ 8571

1988 Bedford Bambi

Cream Petrol 970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

63,735 mi
Last recorded63,735 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1988 Bedford Bambi59,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCZ 8571
MakeBedford
ModelBambi
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 63,735 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 63,735 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 63,580 miles

Nearside Front corroded body, not within 30 cm of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 62,637 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside heavily greased

Fail 6 Jul 2018 62,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside heavily greased

Pass 7 Jul 2017 62,078 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 62,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,544 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2016 60,544 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,914 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 57,078 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 57,078 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 56,202 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,009 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 54,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 54,145 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,286 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,723 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,101 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 51,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VCZ 8571 is a 1988 Bedford Bambi in Cream with a 970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1988 Bedford Bambi models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 59,294 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 VCZ 8571, 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 38 years old, this Bedford Bambi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VCZ 8571 registered?

VCZ 8571 is a 1988 Bedford Bambi, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is VCZ 8571 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VCZ 8571 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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