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FXN 500

1939 Bentley Derby

Black Petrol 4346cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,113 mi
Last recorded29,113 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1939 Bentley Derby41,526 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFXN 500
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1939
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,346cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,113 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,113 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,093 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 29,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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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FXN 500 is a 1939 Bentley Derby in Black with a 4,346cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1939 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.3% with a typical mileage of 41,526 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 FXN 500, 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 87 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FXN 500?

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What year was FXN 500 registered?

FXN 500 is a 1939 Bentley Derby, first registered on 24 May 1939.

Is FXN 500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FXN 500 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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