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AYE 853

1934 Bentley Derby

Grey Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,374 mi
Last recorded28,374 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1934 Bentley Derby43,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYE 853
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1934
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

exhaust rear mounting bracket not gripping exhaust pipe and causing rattle

offside rear tyre has small cut

Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,298 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

offside rear tyre has small cut in outer wall

spare tyre flat

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

small cut and age cracks on offside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,041 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 27,953 miles

offside rear tyre has a small cut in outer wall

Pass 7 Aug 2007 27,686 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 27,681 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 27,513 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 27,336 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Derby?

Based on 699 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

93.3%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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AYE 853 is a 1934 Bentley Derby in Grey with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1934 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.9% with a typical mileage of 43,810 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 Derby fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYE 853, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 92 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AYE 853 registered?

AYE 853 is a 1934 Bentley Derby, first registered on 1 August 1934.

Is AYE 853 safe to buy?

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