1987 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · E245 DFT
1987 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 25,771 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 25,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E245 DFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 25,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E245 DFT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Bedford Bambi (E245 DFT) between March 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cros”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
E245 DFT Mileage History
- 30/03/202317,021 mi
- 15/04/202419,580 mi+2,559 mi
- 11/04/202522,590 mi+3,010 mi
- 12/05/202625,220 mi+2,630 mi
- 16/07/202625,771 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 2,655 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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