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EDD 248K

1972 Bentley Saloon

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,103 mi
Last recorded96,103 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 248K
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 May 2014 96,103 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake pipes corroded

advise slight play in steering joints

Pass 20 Feb 2012 95,824 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 95,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 95,366 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 94,580 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 93,419 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 92,855 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 92,365 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 91,942 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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EDD 248K is a 1972 Bentley Saloon in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EDD 248K, 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 54 years old, this Bentley Saloon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EDD 248K registered?

EDD 248K is a 1972 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 2 February 1972.

Is EDD 248K safe to buy?

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