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GRJ 10V

1979 Bentley T2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,338 mi
Last recorded72,338 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGRJ 10V
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 72,338 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 72,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking accumillator on engine (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor pan (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 71,990 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 71,988 miles

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,388 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 71,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 71,283 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 71,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 69,512 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges to watch

Pass 23 Jul 2015 68,961 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Jul 2015 68,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Jun 2014 67,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 May 2013 67,099 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 67,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 66,119 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 66,119 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear fog lamps fitted but not working

Pass 18 Nov 2010 64,939 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 64,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,909 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

parking brake on limit of reserve travel

Fail 20 Nov 2009 63,904 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,692 miles

both rear fog lights inoperative repaired on bay

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,180 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,318 miles

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

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

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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GRJ 10V is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 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 GRJ 10V, 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 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GRJ 10V is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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