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DLF 727

1937 Bentley Derby

Maroon Petrol 4345cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1937 Bentley Derby28,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLF 727
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1937
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,345cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,669 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,987 miles

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,232 miles

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2009 98,219 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 96,028 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 94,756 miles

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

braking system controlled by rods and cables.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,455 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode

slight movement in o/s/r wheel bearing

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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DLF 727 is a 1937 Bentley Derby in Maroon with a 4,345cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DLF 727, 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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What year was DLF 727 registered?

DLF 727 is a 1937 Bentley Derby, first registered on 13 January 1937.

Is DLF 727 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLF 727 shows 7 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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