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5778 WJ

1976 Bentley T1

Gold Lpg 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,157 mi
Last recorded103,157 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1976 Bentley T176,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5778 WJ
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 103,157 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 102,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,074 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 100,221 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,464 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,722 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,866 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,876 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,780 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 89,591 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,649 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,627 miles

Oil leak

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,461 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 81,672 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,672 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,179 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,936 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 78,936 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 77,065 miles

rear suspension pipes starting to rust

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 73,562 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 69,396 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 69,396 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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5778 WJ is a 1976 Bentley T1 in Gold with a 6,750cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1976 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 76,017 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 5778 WJ, 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 50 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5778 WJ registered?

5778 WJ is a 1976 Bentley T1, first registered on 1 January 1976.

Is 5778 WJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5778 WJ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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