1988 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · E545 HPL
1988 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1988. Recorded mileage 66,840 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E545 HPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 66,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E545 HPL 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 1988 Bedford Bambi (E545 HPL) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”.
E545 HPL Mileage History
- 23/06/202366,078 mi
- 23/06/202366,078 mi
- 01/09/202566,145 mi+67 mi
- 02/09/202566,156 mi+11 mi
- 27/08/202666,840 mi+684 mi
Average of roughly 240 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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