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LEL 222

1951 Bentley Saloon

Blue Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,917 mi
Last recorded11,917 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEL 222
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1951
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Nov 2011 11,917 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 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)

advanced rust to nearside rear and offside rear sill panels and sill closing panels

advanced rust to rear boot floor and rear cross member

long foot brake travel brakes may need adjusting

wear to steering joints and suspension bushes

Pass 12 Nov 2010 10,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

advanced rust to n/s/r and o/s/r sill panels and sill closing panels

advanced rust to rear cross member and boot floor

advanced wear to steering joints and suspension bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2009 10,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

suspect n/s/r leaf spring misalined but covered with wrapping

wear to steering joints and bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2008 9,560 miles

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

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

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

slight wear to steering idler

Pass 7 Nov 2007 8,205 miles

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

advanced rust to n/s/f floor around body mount

advanced rust to underside& to rear panel

small amount of wear in steering box and drop arm from steering box

underside has been poorly plated & repaired along outter riggers

wear to all steering joints & idlers advise these are checked

Pass 27 Nov 2006 7,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 6,200 miles

oil leak

various plates welded to body

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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LEL 222 is a 1951 Bentley Saloon in Blue with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LEL 222, 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 75 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LEL 222 registered?

LEL 222 is a 1951 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 16 March 1951.

Is LEL 222 safe to buy?

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