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EJL 267

1952 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,001 mi
Last recorded35,001 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1952 Bentley Saloon61,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJL 267
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 35,001 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 35,001 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 35,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 35,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

wear to all steering and suspension joints

Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

advanced rust to rear floor around body mounting area

Fail 13 Nov 2008 35,001 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

advanced rust to rear floor around body mounting area

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,589 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Oil leak

advanced rust to rear panel & around both rear body mounts

damp marks on fuel pump

Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,864 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

oil leak

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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EJL 267 is a 1952 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1952 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 61,776 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJL 267, 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 74 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJL 267 registered?

EJL 267 is a 1952 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 16 February 1952.

Is EJL 267 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJL 267 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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