1990 Bedford Bambi 1.0L Petrol · H143 VRN
1990 Bedford Bambi (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 88,774 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BEDFORD BAMBI
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H143 VRN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 88,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H143 VRN 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 1990 Bedford Bambi (H143 VRN) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 October 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
H143 VRN Mileage History
- 11/05/202387,744 mi
- 16/05/202387,744 mi
- 09/05/202487,744 mi
- 09/05/202487,744 mi
- 11/10/202588,774 mi+1,030 mi
Average of roughly 426 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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