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RWE 425E

1967 Bentley Unknown

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

25,835 mi
Last recorded25,835 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWE 425E
MakeBentley
ModelUnknown
Year1967
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 25,835 miles

Body has slight corrosion Front panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 25,835 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Body has slight corrosion Front panel (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 25,049 miles

Coolant leak

Cover sills fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody heavily undersealed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,049 miles

Coolant leak

Cover sills fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,246 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

cover sills have been fitted

underside of car is heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2013 24,246 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

cover sills have been fitted

underside of car is heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2012 23,738 miles

exhaust middle section blowing on joint

floors and chassis heavly undersealed limited inspection

headlights poor image o/s n/s

Fail 3 Sep 2012 23,736 miles

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

exhaust middle section blowing on joint

floors and chassis heavly undersealed limited inspection

headlights poor image o/s n/s

Pass 26 Aug 2011 22,647 miles

n/s outer sill weak

slight play in n/s rear hub

thick black underseal limited inspection

Fail 22 Aug 2011 22,645 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s outer sill weak

slight play in n/s rear hub

thick black underseal limited inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,733 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise all four tyres weak,splitting

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,431 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,431 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,411 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s and o/s rear chassis and floors corrodded but not yet holed

n/s and o/s rear shocker top mounts corrodded but not yet holed

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,981 miles

osr,nsr slight walls cracking tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,198 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,196 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,250 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Unknown?

Based on 765 MOT tests across 413 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
703
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 4
parking brake recording little or no effort 3
Headlamp aim too low 3
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RWE 425E is a 1967 Bentley Unknown in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

The most common reason a Bentley Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RWE 425E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 59 years old, this Bentley Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RWE 425E is a 1967 Bentley Unknown, first registered on 2 January 1967.

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