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DKW 287

1938 Bentley Saloon

Red Petrol 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,788 mi
Last recorded51,788 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKW 287
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1938
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,788 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 51,511 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 May 2017 51,387 miles

pipes covered in grease

Pass 11 May 2016 51,267 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 51,131 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 50,381 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 50,368 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,229 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,961 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 48,987 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 47,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,955 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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DKW 287 is a 1938 Bentley Saloon in Red with a 4,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DKW 287, 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 88 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of DKW 287?

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What year was DKW 287 registered?

DKW 287 is a 1938 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 31 December 1938.

Is DKW 287 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKW 287 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DKW 287 have outstanding finance?

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