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PKE 85L

1973 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,231 mi
Last recorded49,231 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1973 Bentley T170,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPKE 85L
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 49,180 miles

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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PKE 85L is a 1973 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PKE 85L, 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 PKE 85L registered?

PKE 85L is a 1973 Bentley T1, first registered on 7 March 1973.

Is PKE 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PKE 85L shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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