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JLY 191

1948 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,550 mi
Last recorded11,550 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLY 191
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1948
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 11,550 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 11,423 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,325 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 11,026 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 10,871 miles

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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JLY 191 is a 1948 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JLY 191, 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 78 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JLY 191 registered?

JLY 191 is a 1948 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 31 March 1948.

Is JLY 191 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLY 191 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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