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BOF 587T

1978 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,378 mi
Last recorded101,378 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOF 587T
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,378 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,269 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 101,093 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 99,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 99,831 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 98,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BOF 587T is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOF 587T, 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.

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What year was BOF 587T registered?

BOF 587T is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 15 November 1978.

Is BOF 587T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOF 587T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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