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AYP 12T

1979 Bentley Series II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,488 mi
Last recorded121,488 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1979 Bentley Series II84,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYP 12T
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 121,488 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 121,486 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 121,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 121,339 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

various oil leaks

Fail 16 Nov 2006 121,314 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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AYP 12T is a 1979 Bentley Series II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,460 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 Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AYP 12T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AYP 12T registered?

AYP 12T is a 1979 Bentley Series II, first registered on 23 April 1979.

Is AYP 12T safe to buy?

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