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G501 TYR

1990 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,687 mi
Last recorded223,687 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1990 Bentley Saloon136,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG501 TYR
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 223,687 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 223,686 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering shocker mount (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 May 2016 220,844 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 7 May 2015 217,635 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 214,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 214,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 209,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 203,854 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 203,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 197,601 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 191,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 186,550 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 180,744 miles

slight noise from n\s\f wheel bearing but no roughness

Fail 18 Jun 2007 172,511 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 172,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 163,344 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 163,344 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 163,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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G501 TYR is a 1990 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 136,695 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G501 TYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 36 years old, this Bentley Saloon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was G501 TYR registered?

G501 TYR is a 1990 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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The MOT history for G501 TYR shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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