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997 FOE

1981 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,025 mi
Last recorded18,025 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration997 FOE
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 18,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,025 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 180,025 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is in a very poor condition

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2016 180,025 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre is in a very poor condition

Offside Rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2015 180,025 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills have corrosion

mile odometer not working

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 11 Aug 2015 180,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills have corrosion

mile odometer not working

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Aug 2014 180,025 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres sidewall perished

both outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2013 180,025 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2012 180,025 miles

both outer sills slight corrosion

coolant light on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 180,025 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both outer sills slight corrosion

coolant light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 180,025 miles

Exhaust smoke bordering on excessive

Reccomend clean up of metal hydraulic pipes recoating with wax oil.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 179,996 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 179,996 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 179,325 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 27 Sep 2007 179,066 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 176,333 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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997 FOE is a 1981 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Bentley T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 997 FOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 45 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 997 FOE registered?

997 FOE is a 1981 Bentley T2, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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