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GFB 69W

1980 Bentley T2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,253 mi
Last recorded165,253 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Bentley T290,533 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 69W
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 165,253 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Very Slight Leak from Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 163,529 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 163,520 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 163,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 163,369 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 163,241 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 163,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 163,182 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 163,182 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 162,896 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 162,693 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 162,693 miles

Offside Rear Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 162,407 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 162,178 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 161,809 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 160,903 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 160,903 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 160,500 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 160,174 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 160,150 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 159,656 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 159,623 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GFB 69W is a 1980 Bentley T2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 90,533 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 GFB 69W, 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 46 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GFB 69W is a 1980 Bentley T2, first registered on 13 October 1980.

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