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KCX 480S

1978 Bentley T2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,843 mi
Last recorded121,843 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCX 480S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 121,843 miles

All exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 121,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front caliper pipes.x2. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Hand brake. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,255 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 119,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,241 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 119,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,585 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 117,378 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 117,125 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 115,052 miles

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

hand b rake hold only just acceptable

rear outer u/j to hub housing area worn not quite to excess

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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KCX 480S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCX 480S, 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 KCX 480S registered?

KCX 480S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is KCX 480S safe to buy?

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