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VOD 85J

1971 Bentley T1

Red Petrol 6745cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,358 mi
Last recorded75,358 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1971 Bentley T154,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 85J
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,745cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 75,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 73,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,174 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 72,770 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 72,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 71,541 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 71,537 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 69,695 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,143 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,654 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,353 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,294 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 62,291 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,432 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 60,664 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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VOD 85J is a 1971 Bentley T1 in Red with a 6,745cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 54,906 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 VOD 85J, 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 55 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VOD 85J registered?

VOD 85J is a 1971 Bentley T1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is VOD 85J safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOD 85J shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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