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NP 3709

1973 Bentley T1

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,069 mi
Last recorded47,069 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1973 Bentley T170,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNP 3709
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 47,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 46,967 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 46,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 46,856 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 46,397 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 46,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 45,976 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 45,619 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 45,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,927 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,674 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,495 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 44,072 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 44,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,695 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,695 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 43,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,599 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,599 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Bentley T1?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
424
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
brake binding 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
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NP 3709 is a 1973 Bentley T1 in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,233 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 T1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NP 3709, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T1 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 53 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NP 3709 registered?

NP 3709 is a 1973 Bentley T1, first registered on 7 November 1973.

Is NP 3709 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NP 3709 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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