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1988 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · E228 DCH

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/01/2021
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
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 Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E228 DCH Mileage History

  1. 18/11/200626,181 mi
  2. 10/08/200928,065 mi+1,884 mi
  3. 11/08/201033,418 mi+5,353 mi
  4. 11/08/201033,418 mi
  5. 15/06/201236,531 mi+3,113 mi
  6. 15/06/201236,531 mi
  7. 12/07/201341,825 mi+5,294 mi
  8. 23/06/201442,506 mi+681 mi
  9. 09/07/201543,266 mi+760 mi
  10. 07/07/201645,079 mi+1,813 mi
  11. 08/07/201645,082 mi+3 mi
  12. 20/06/201745,964 mi+882 mi
  13. 06/07/201846,846 mi+882 mi
  14. 01/07/201946,951 mi+105 mi

Average of roughly 1,646 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

E228 DCH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 04:09
MOT Analysis

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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