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DLR 723

1937 Bentley Derby

Green Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1937 Bentley Derby28,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 723
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1937
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,032 miles

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

spring covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,606 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Oil leaks

Some suspension components covered obscuring components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 75,416 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 73,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,077 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 66,074 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 28 May 2008 65,012 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 65,012 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Bentley Derby?

Based on 699 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

93.3%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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DLR 723 is a 1937 Bentley Derby in Green with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1937 Bentley Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.9% with a typical mileage of 28,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Derby fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DLR 723, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 89 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLR 723 registered?

DLR 723 is a 1937 Bentley Derby, first registered on 1 January 1937.

Is DLR 723 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLR 723 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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