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M346 DBY

1994 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,083 mi
Last recorded77,083 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Bentley Brooklands72,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM346 DBY
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 77,083 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 77,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear suspension unit oily

Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside rear suspension unit oily

Fail 12 Dec 2012 74,612 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,188 miles

nearside front lower shock absorber ball joint worn

offside front lower shock absorber ball joint worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,194 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front lower shock absorber ball joint slightly worn

offside front lower shock absorber ball joint slightly worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,194 miles

nearside front lower shock absorber ball joint slightly worn

offside front lower shock absorber ball joint slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,418 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 62,802 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 62,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 59,810 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 59,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

n/s rear drive sharft boot split

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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M346 DBY is a 1994 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 72,192 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M346 DBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 32 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M346 DBY is a 1994 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 24 November 1994.

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