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ARE 779S

1978 Bentley Saloon

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,802 mi
Last recorded75,802 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 779S
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 75,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 75,213 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 74,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,185 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,593 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear lower shock absorber bushes cracked/perished

Fail 14 Feb 2017 70,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush of nearside front lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush of offside front lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator switch faulty Not staying on (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged View distorted ()

Rear lower shock absorber bushes cracked/perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,871 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,501 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,379 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,379 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 67,391 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 66,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 66,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,435 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 63,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,588 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 60,311 miles

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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ARE 779S is a 1978 Bentley Saloon in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ARE 779S, 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 48 years old, this Bentley Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ARE 779S?

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What year was ARE 779S registered?

ARE 779S is a 1978 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 27 June 1978.

Is ARE 779S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 779S shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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