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BHL 818T

1979 Bentley Series II

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,128 mi
Last recorded8,128 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Bentley Series II84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHL 818T
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,128 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 8,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 8,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 8,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 7,977 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 7,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 7,731 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 7,676 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 7,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 7,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 6,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,354 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 5,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 4,752 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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BHL 818T is a 1979 Bentley Series II in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BHL 818T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BHL 818T?

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What year was BHL 818T registered?

BHL 818T is a 1979 Bentley Series II, first registered on 22 May 1979.

Is BHL 818T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHL 818T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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