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ORF 959P

1976 Bentley T1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,329 mi
Last recorded77,329 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1976 Bentley T176,017 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORF 959P
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,329 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside front floor pan corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,527 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside manifold and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 72,927 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,816 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,142 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,350 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,342 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2012 66,935 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,488 miles

nearside rear tyre has a "flat spot" on the inner edge.

slight leak of gases from front exhaust pipe.

Pass 12 May 2010 66,394 miles

Nearside front floor pan rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,380 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 64,139 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 64,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 63,864 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 63,860 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ORF 959P is a 1976 Bentley T1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ORF 959P, 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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ORF 959P is a 1976 Bentley T1, first registered on 27 February 1976.

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