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DBL 1

1962 Bentley Series II

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1962 Bentley Series II81,281 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 1
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 87,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,669 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,486 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 86,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,596 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 83,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 82,171 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,710 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 81,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 81,281 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,041 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,399 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,766 miles

slight lift in nearside front king pin

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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DBL 1 is a 1962 Bentley Series II in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1962 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 81,281 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 DBL 1, 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 64 years old, this Bentley Series II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DBL 1 registered?

DBL 1 is a 1962 Bentley Series II, first registered on 28 August 1962.

Is DBL 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBL 1 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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