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OSU 399

1960 Bentley Saloon

Gold Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,100 mi
Last recorded37,100 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1960 Bentley Saloon49,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 399
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1960
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 37,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 37,100 miles

Central Front Direction indicator not working All indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 37,100 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 37,100 miles

Nearside Front slight play in kingpin

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering relay arm bushes/steering linkages (2.3 (a) (i))

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 13 Jan 2018 37,100 miles

slight play in both front king pin bushes

slight play in steering idler bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,101 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,101 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,100 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,101 miles

Rear leaf spring gaitors missing

Fail 27 Jun 2013 37,100 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear leaf spring gaitors missing

Pass 29 May 2012 37,100 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,101 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 37,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2007
Pass 4 May 2006 37,100 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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OSU 399 is a 1960 Bentley Saloon in Gold with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1960 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 49,069 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OSU 399, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 66 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OSU 399 registered?

OSU 399 is a 1960 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 30 December 1960.

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