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BGU 5

1935 Bentley Derby

Grey Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,630 mi
Last recorded46,630 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1935 Bentley Derby53,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGU 5
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1935
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,572 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 46,565 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Bentley Derby?

Based on 699 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

93.3%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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BGU 5 is a 1935 Bentley Derby in Grey with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1935 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 53,962 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Derby fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BGU 5, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 91 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of BGU 5?

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What year was BGU 5 registered?

BGU 5 is a 1935 Bentley Derby, first registered on 22 January 1935.

Is BGU 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGU 5 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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