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HSA 555

1978 Bentley T2

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,308 mi
Last recorded108,308 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSA 555
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,308 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 107,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 107,023 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 106,559 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 106,559 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 105,262 miles

front pads getting low

slight wheel bearing play n/s/r

Fail 19 Apr 2013 105,261 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

front pads getting low

slight wheel bearing play n/s/r

Pass 28 Apr 2012 105,194 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 19 Apr 2011 104,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

signs of age and wear on front suspension

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Apr 2011 104,209 miles

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

signs of age and wear on front suspension

slight play in front suspension ball joints

Pass 30 Apr 2010 103,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 103,754 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 103,717 miles

Offside Outer Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 103,452 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 103,452 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 102,885 miles

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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HSA 555 is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1978 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 97,359 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 HSA 555, 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 48 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSA 555 registered?

HSA 555 is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 18 August 1978.

Is HSA 555 safe to buy?

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