1988 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · E228 DCH
1988 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1988. Recorded mileage 46,951 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/01/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,951 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
E228 DCH Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2019
- 46,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 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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E228 DCH Mileage History
- 18/11/200626,181 mi
- 10/08/200928,065 mi+1,884 mi
- 11/08/201033,418 mi+5,353 mi
- 11/08/201033,418 mi
- 15/06/201236,531 mi+3,113 mi
- 15/06/201236,531 mi
- 12/07/201341,825 mi+5,294 mi
- 23/06/201442,506 mi+681 mi
- 09/07/201543,266 mi+760 mi
- 07/07/201645,079 mi+1,813 mi
- 08/07/201645,082 mi+3 mi
- 20/06/201745,964 mi+882 mi
- 06/07/201846,846 mi+882 mi
- 01/07/201946,951 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 1,646 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
E228 DCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bedford Bambi (E228 DCH) between November 2006 and July 2019.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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