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FLB 356

1938 Bentley Derby

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,756 mi
Last recorded60,756 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLB 356
MakeBentley
ModelDerby
Year1938
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 60,401 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 59,486 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 58,628 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 57,460 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

slight roughness in off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 21 May 2007 157,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

play in o/s/f shock mounting lower

play in steering drag link end

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

wipers slow in operation

How Reliable is the Bentley Derby?

Based on 699 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

93.3%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
92
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 6
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Direction indicator not working 4
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3
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FLB 356 is a 1938 Bentley Derby in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Bentley Derby fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FLB 356, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 92 years. At 88 years old, this Bentley Derby is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FLB 356 registered?

FLB 356 is a 1938 Bentley Derby, first registered on 15 December 1938.

Is FLB 356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLB 356 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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