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EMV 31T

1978 Bentley Series II

Brown Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,270 mi
Last recorded81,270 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 1978 Bentley Series II89,890 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMV 31T
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,270 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,270 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 81,270 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,270 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,268 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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EMV 31T is a 1978 Bentley Series II in Brown with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1978 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMV 31T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EMV 31T?

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What year was EMV 31T registered?

EMV 31T is a 1978 Bentley Series II, first registered on 8 August 1978.

Is EMV 31T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMV 31T shows 6 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.

Does EMV 31T have outstanding finance?

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