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ETU 325S

1978 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,471 mi
Last recorded72,471 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 325S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 72,471 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,399 miles

corrosion on nearside front braided brake hose/pipe

Pass 24 May 2017 72,240 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 72,188 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 72,054 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,602 miles

corrosion hole in nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion on rear brake pipes.

corrosion pin hole in exhaust pipe

long travel on hand brake

slight corrosion on sill panels

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,222 miles

general underside surface corrosion

long parking brake travel

nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from downpipe join

Fail 9 Dec 2013 71,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

general underside surface corrosion

nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipes corroded

slight exhaust blow from downpipe join

Pass 19 Nov 2012 70,705 miles

both rear spring bases corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

brake pedal soft

corrosion to rear chassis and subframe

engine oil leaks

front brakes renewed metal brake pipes discs and pads

n/s/r outer sill surface rust

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r suspension soiled with fluid from leak

rear spring bases corroded

transmission leaked slightly soiled both front suspension assemblys

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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ETU 325S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1978 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 97,359 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 ETU 325S, 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 48 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ETU 325S registered?

ETU 325S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is ETU 325S safe to buy?

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