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TGN 166M

1971 Bentley T1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,386 mi
Last recorded6,386 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Bentley T154,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGN 166M
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 6,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 6,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion to rear of back wheel (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,267 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 6,455 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 6,430 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 6,236 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 6,236 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 5,642 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel hoses under car perished

hydraulic union near rear axle damp but not leaking

Pass 13 May 2009 4,563 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 4,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,189 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 4,011 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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TGN 166M is a 1971 Bentley T1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 54,906 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 T1 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 50 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGN 166M, 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 55 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 TGN 166M registered?

TGN 166M is a 1971 Bentley T1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is TGN 166M safe to buy?

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