MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise underbody corrosion
advise corrosion on underbody and body mounts
advise slight exhaust blow
How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?
Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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498 FXT is a 1961 Bentley Series II in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1961 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 51,359 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 Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 498 FXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Bentley Series II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 498 FXT registered?
498 FXT is a 1961 Bentley Series II, first registered on 3 January 1961.
Is 498 FXT safe to buy?
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