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RUF 843M

1973 Bentley T1

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,322 mi
Last recorded78,322 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1973 Bentley T170,233 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUF 843M
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 78,322 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 77,550 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 77,056 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 77,056 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,025 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,018 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Some handbrake handle free travel.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 73,606 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 72,690 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside washer jet's poor.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 71,291 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,475 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,991 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 69,991 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 68,263 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside load leveller ram weeping?

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,416 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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RUF 843M is a 1973 Bentley T1 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RUF 843M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RUF 843M registered?

RUF 843M is a 1973 Bentley T1, first registered on 17 December 1973.

Is RUF 843M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUF 843M shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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