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LUI 833

1980 Bentley Series II

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,607 mi
Last recorded121,607 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1980 Bentley Series II79,772 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLUI 833
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 121,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 174,750 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 174,749 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 174,518 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 174,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007
Pass 19 Jun 2006 171,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 171,917 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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LUI 833 is a 1980 Bentley Series II in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1980 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 79,772 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 Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LUI 833, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 46 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LUI 833?

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What year was LUI 833 registered?

LUI 833 is a 1980 Bentley Series II, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is LUI 833 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LUI 833 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LUI 833 have outstanding finance?

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