1988 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · E165 AOD
1988 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 49,195 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 970cc
E165 AOD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2021
- 49,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E165 AOD Mileage History
- 16/11/202149,195 mi
- 16/11/202149,195 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
E165 AOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bedford Bedford Bambi (E165 AOD) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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