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BLB 940

1978 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,990 mi
Last recorded42,990 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLB 940
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,990 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,071 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,819 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 41,238 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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BLB 940 is a 1978 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLB 940, 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.

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What year was BLB 940 registered?

BLB 940 is a 1978 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 15 September 1978.

Is BLB 940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLB 940 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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