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ARH 697S

1978 Bentley T2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,819 mi
Last recorded97,819 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARH 697S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 97,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 88,507 miles

both rear and the offside tyres have perish cracks and the offside front is worn close to the limit

the front brake pipes over the crossmember are pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,883 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 86,883 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 82,461 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear fog light not working

oil leak at rear of car

Fail 22 Feb 2011 79,609 miles

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

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside rear fog light not working

oil leak at rear of car

Pass 23 Feb 2010 6,750 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,299 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,193 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,321 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 69,782 miles

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle. †slight play steering joints.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 69,782 miles

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

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle. †slight play steering joints.

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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ARH 697S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 97,359 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 T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ARH 697S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ARH 697S registered?

ARH 697S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 19 May 1978.

Is ARH 697S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARH 697S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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