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BLH 857S

1977 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,146 mi
Last recorded94,146 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1977 Bentley Series II121,738 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLH 857S
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,146 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2012 93,572 miles

advice exhast blowing

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,016 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 92,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2007 91,350 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 90,800 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 90,796 miles

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

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

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

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

advice boot not locking

advice rear brakes slighty binding

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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BLH 857S is a 1977 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 121,738 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 BLH 857S, 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 49 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BLH 857S registered?

BLH 857S is a 1977 Bentley Series II, first registered on 4 November 1977.

Is BLH 857S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLH 857S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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