1988 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · E892 BCA
1988 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 3,288 miles. MOT expired on 07 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E892 BCA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2023
- 3,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E892 BCA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bedford Bambi (E892 BCA) between February 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible Brake fluid leaking (1.1.10 (d) (iii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))”.
E892 BCA Mileage History
- 15/02/20223,114 mi
- 22/02/20223,126 mi+12 mi
- 22/02/20233,285 mi+159 mi
- 08/03/20233,288 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 165 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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