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YTA 346L

1972 Bentley T2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,827 mi
Last recorded7,827 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 346L
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 7,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases offside front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand manifold to the engine (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre slightly deteriorating in the tread

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 7,819 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 brake pipes (MARKED) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering column gator deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases right hand manifold to the engine (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 7,804 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 7,804 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 87,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

oil leaking from engine

Fail 22 Aug 2013 7,793 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

nearside front tyre starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre starting to deteriorate

oil leaking from engine

Pass 19 Apr 2012 7,742 miles

nearside front subframe going rusty

offside and nearside front shocks going rusty

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorating in tread area and just in limit

offside and nearside rear lower suspention arms going rusty

offside and nearside rear spring towers going rusty

Fail 16 Apr 2012 7,742 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front subframe going rusty

offside and nearside front shocks going rusty

offside and nearside front tyres deteriorating in tread area and just in limit

offside and nearside rear lower suspention arms going rusty

offside and nearside rear spring towers going rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2011 7,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 7,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 7,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 7,542 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 7,535 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 7,436 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2007 7,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 7,242 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 7,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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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YTA 346L is a 1972 Bentley T2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YTA 346L, 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 54 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YTA 346L is a 1972 Bentley T2, first registered on 19 October 1972.

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