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87 HYO

1961 Bentley Saloon

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,615 mi
Last recorded53,615 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1961 Bentley Saloon46,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 HYO
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,615 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of body rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 50,621 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,596 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,188 miles

Nearside Front Inner position lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 47,183 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner position lamp not working

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,837 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 42,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,794 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,073 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,882 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 27,634 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,931 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 25,904 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight lift in off side king pin

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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87 HYO is a 1961 Bentley Saloon in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1961 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 46,228 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 87 HYO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 65 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 87 HYO registered?

87 HYO is a 1961 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is 87 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 HYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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