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SYL 440N

1974 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1974 Bentley T151,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYL 440N
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,260 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 93,889 miles

Front Sub frame slightly corroded

Gearbox oil cooler pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion Light corrosion on underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipes running down centre of car (3.6.B.2c)

Lower steering column gaiter split

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 90,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 90,113 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in steering column

Pass 28 Aug 2014 87,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,083 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,976 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 83,784 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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SYL 440N is a 1974 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYL 440N, 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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What year was SYL 440N registered?

SYL 440N is a 1974 Bentley T1, first registered on 2 September 1974.

Is SYL 440N safe to buy?

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