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AOT 284A

1962 Bentley Flying Spur

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,024 mi
Last recorded55,024 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAOT 284A
MakeBentley
ModelFlying Spur
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 49,614 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 49,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,288 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 45,989 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,452 miles

Both front kingpins have slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2015 45,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Both front king pins have slight play

Pass 23 May 2012 45,177 miles

Battery box corroded

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 22 May 2012 45,176 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Battery box corroded

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 17 May 2011 43,782 miles

Slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,410 miles

coolant leak under radiator

Fail 26 Apr 2010 40,410 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant leak under radiator

Pass 8 May 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 32,185 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 32,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 28,601 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,592 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Flying Spur?

Based on 7,248 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
2,546
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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AOT 284A is a 1962 Bentley Flying Spur in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

The most common reason a Bentley Flying Spur fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AOT 284A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Flying Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 64 years old, this Bentley Flying Spur is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AOT 284A registered?

AOT 284A is a 1962 Bentley Flying Spur, first registered on 22 March 1962.

Is AOT 284A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AOT 284A shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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