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EXP 78

1938 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30 mi
Last recorded30 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXP 78
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1938
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,250cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2010 30 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 98,789 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 97,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 96,693 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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EXP 78 is a 1938 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EXP 78, 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 88 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EXP 78 registered?

EXP 78 is a 1938 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 3 August 1938.

Is EXP 78 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EXP 78 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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