MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded, just in front of differential (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, leading around front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills towards the rear, and rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Compliant bushs on both sides (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (also cracking on outer shoulder) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake warning device not visible (or audible) to the driver System 2 (3.3.D.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (also cracking on outer shoulder) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust section heavily corroded
Nearside drive shaft boot is split
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust section heavily corroded
Nearside drive shaft boot is split
n/s/r drive shaft boot split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
n/s/r inner driveshaft boot split
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
How Reliable is the Bentley T1?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.
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PJL 749M is a 1974 Bentley T1 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1974 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 51,217 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 PJL 749M, 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 52 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PJL 749M is a 1974 Bentley T1, first registered on 26 June 1974.
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