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CYH 297V

1979 Bentley T2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,947 mi
Last recorded35,947 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYH 297V
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 35,947 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,540 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 35,527 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 34,754 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 34,311 miles

REARMOST BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,957 miles

Second(rear)brake fluid reservoir level low.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,479 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 33,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,747 miles

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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CYH 297V is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 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 CYH 297V, 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 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CYH 297V registered?

CYH 297V is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CYH 297V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYH 297V shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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