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HHU 595K

1972 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,439 mi
Last recorded50,439 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Bentley T142,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHU 595K
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 50,439 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 50,396 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 49,585 miles

o/s/r handbrake a bit low

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,909 miles

o/s/r h/brake a bit low

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,020 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wheels slight brake bind

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,043 miles

All Steering Joints Have Slight Play.

All Suspension And Brakes Pipes Greased.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,628 miles

All Brake/Suspension Pipes Greased.

All Steering Ball Joints Have Slight Play.

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 46,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

All Brake/Suspension Pipes Greased.

All Steering Ball Joints Have Slight Play.

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,324 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,324 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,324 miles

NSR suspension pipes slightly corroded

OSF slight bind

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,324 miles

NSR suspension pipes slightly corroded

OSF slight bind

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,324 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T1?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
brake binding 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
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HHU 595K is a 1972 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1972 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 42,680 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 T1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HHU 595K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 54 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HHU 595K registered?

HHU 595K is a 1972 Bentley T1, first registered on 1 February 1972.

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