1989 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · F881 OBL
1989 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 1989. Recorded mileage 98,971 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F881 OBL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2023
- 98,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 32 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (37 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F881 OBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Bedford Bambi (F881 OBL) between March 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (37 issues), Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated suspect bearing but noisy and "purrs" when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated suspect bearing but noisy and "purrs" when spun (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure Under arch front section body mount corroded and detached (6.2.2 (c) (i))”.
F881 OBL Mileage History
- 15/03/200668,901 mi
- 14/03/200771,855 mi+2,954 mi
- 15/03/200771,856 mi+1 mi
- 05/03/200874,318 mi+2,462 mi
- 18/03/200976,268 mi+1,950 mi
- 26/03/200976,303 mi+35 mi
- 18/03/201077,909 mi+1,606 mi
- 22/03/201077,909 mi
- 18/03/201179,445 mi+1,536 mi
- 23/03/201179,445 mi
- 22/03/201280,808 mi+1,363 mi
- 28/03/201280,808 mi
- 18/03/201382,096 mi+1,288 mi
- 17/03/201482,957 mi+861 mi
- 15/09/201583,160 mi+203 mi
- 21/09/201583,165 mi+5 mi
- 21/09/201685,507 mi+2,342 mi
- 06/09/201789,787 mi+4,280 mi
- 15/10/201896,366 mi+6,579 mi
- 12/12/201896,372 mi+6 mi
- 14/12/201896,376 mi+4 mi
- 14/07/202096,487 mi+111 mi
- 05/08/202196,504 mi+17 mi
- 04/08/202296,585 mi+81 mi
- 04/08/202296,585 mi
- 01/09/202398,971 mi+2,386 mi
Average of roughly 1,722 miles per year across 26 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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