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VMP 309S

1978 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMP 309S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 134,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 134,252 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,243 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 133,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,474 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 125,199 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 124,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 119,713 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 114,066 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 114,064 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2006 114,054 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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VMP 309S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1978 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 97,359 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 T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMP 309S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VMP 309S registered?

VMP 309S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 3 January 1978.

Is VMP 309S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMP 309S shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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