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UWB 505F

1968 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,091 mi
Last recorded51,091 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1968 Bentley T136,287 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWB 505F
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 51,091 miles

nearside sill slightly corroded

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,351 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,709 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,881 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 48,216 miles

Oil leak

both side inner and outer sills slightly rusted

parking brake lever alightly stiff

slight rust all over under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,647 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 47,674 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,778 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 45,437 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 44,339 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 44,322 miles

Centre Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 42,100 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,100 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 39,320 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 39,320 miles

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

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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UWB 505F is a 1968 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 36,287 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 UWB 505F, 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 58 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UWB 505F registered?

UWB 505F is a 1968 Bentley T1, first registered on 2 March 1968.

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