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DYG 1H

1979 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

149,990 mi
Last recorded149,990 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYG 1H
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 149,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,884 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 148,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 147,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 147,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 145,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 145,111 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,845 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 142,496 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 142,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,334 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 133,623 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,018 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 129,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 124,021 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 124,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 116,615 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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DYG 1H is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYG 1H, 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 DYG 1H registered?

DYG 1H is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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