1988 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · F103 ETH
1988 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21/09/1988. Recorded mileage 80,131 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,131 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
F103 ETH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 80,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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F103 ETH Mileage History
- 10/04/202376,034 mi
- 21/05/202476,592 mi+558 mi
- 17/05/202577,210 mi+618 mi
- 23/05/202577,211 mi+1 mi
- 25/04/202680,131 mi+2,920 mi
Average of roughly 1,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F103 ETH 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 (F103 ETH) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rack area (2.1.2 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring insecure not mounted correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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