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BOT 139V

1980 Bentley Series II

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,435 mi
Last recorded77,435 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOT 139V
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 77,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

parking brake only just met requirements

slight binding from front brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,428 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2013 77,588 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 76,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 76,570 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,938 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,446 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 74,890 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 74,864 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight engine & p.a.s. fluid leaks

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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BOT 139V is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1980 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 79,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BOT 139V, 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 46 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BOT 139V registered?

BOT 139V is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 4 February 1980.

Is BOT 139V safe to buy?

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