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BTX 438

1937 Bentley Derby

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,072 mi
Last recorded20,072 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1937 Bentley Derby28,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTX 438
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1937
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 18,998 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,969 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,061 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,404 miles

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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BTX 438 is a 1937 Bentley Derby in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1937 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 28,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BTX 438, 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 89 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 BTX 438?

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What year was BTX 438 registered?

BTX 438 is a 1937 Bentley Derby, first registered on 2 February 1937.

Is BTX 438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTX 438 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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