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OLU 212P

1976 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,786 mi
Last recorded92,786 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Bentley T176,017 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLU 212P
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,562 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 91,939 miles

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 10 May 2018 91,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,446 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 91,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 11 Apr 2014 90,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,119 miles

Lower part of both rear quarter panels beginning to corrode

Offside rear tyre beginning to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Sep 2011 90,118 miles

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Lower part of both rear quarter panels beginning to corrode

Offside rear tyre beginning to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 90,115 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 90,115 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 87,812 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 84,547 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 84,543 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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OLU 212P is a 1976 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1976 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 76,017 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 OLU 212P, 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 50 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OLU 212P registered?

OLU 212P is a 1976 Bentley T1, first registered on 14 July 1976.

Is OLU 212P safe to buy?

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