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SGK 297V

1980 Bentley T2

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,660 mi
Last recorded104,660 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1980 Bentley T290,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGK 297V
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 104,656 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front wipers poor

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 104,344 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley T2?

Based on 1,298 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 73
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 31
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 23
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SGK 297V is a 1980 Bentley T2 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 90,533 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 T2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SGK 297V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 46 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SGK 297V registered?

SGK 297V is a 1980 Bentley T2, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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