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FYT 304V

1980 Bentley Series II

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,837 mi
Last recorded128,837 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 304V
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 128,837 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,652 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,316 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 128,040 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,765 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 127,218 miles

Rear lower spring cups beginning to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2011 127,218 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Rear spring cups beginning to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,976 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 126,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 126,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 126,088 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 126,088 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 125,076 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2006 124,273 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 124,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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FYT 304V is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 79,772 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 Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FYT 304V, 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 46 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FYT 304V registered?

FYT 304V is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 7 January 1980.

Is FYT 304V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYT 304V shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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