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CYH 310V

1979 Bentley Series II

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,433 mi
Last recorded134,433 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Bentley Series II84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYH 310V
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 134,433 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Apr 2025 133,905 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil ,seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Apr 2024 131,924 miles

heavily undersealed

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,689 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car heavely undersealed

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,370 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 124,451 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 124,146 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 123,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 123,706 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 123,241 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 121,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 119,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 117,780 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 116,968 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 115,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 115,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 113,767 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CYH 310V is a 1979 Bentley Series II in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CYH 310V, 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

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What year was CYH 310V registered?

CYH 310V is a 1979 Bentley Series II, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is CYH 310V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYH 310V shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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