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498 FXT

1961 Bentley Series II

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,936 mi
Last recorded53,936 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1961 Bentley Series II51,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration498 FXT
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 53,936 miles

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))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 53,930 miles

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 52,827 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 52,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,359 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,008 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 50,977 miles

Nearside Front wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 50,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,800 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 49,800 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,173 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 48,875 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 48,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,523 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 48,413 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 48,356 miles

advise corrosion on underbody and body mounts

advise slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,237 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 498 FXT?

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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?

The MOT history for 498 FXT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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