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KAH 817

1949 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,612 mi
Last recorded32,612 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1949 Bentley Saloon47,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAH 817
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,256cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,612 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 32,582 miles

Both headlamps working but output reduced

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 32,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 32,520 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,456 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,385 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 32,383 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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KAH 817 is a 1949 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1949 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.8% with a typical mileage of 47,766 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KAH 817, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 77 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KAH 817 registered?

KAH 817 is a 1949 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 1 July 1949.

Is KAH 817 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAH 817 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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