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THW 743S

1978 Bentley T2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,905 mi
Last recorded75,905 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHW 743S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2014 75,905 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2008 75,737 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust section

Pass 12 Jun 2006 74,990 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on nearside front wheel arch

corrosion on offside front wing

offside rear tyre perished

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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THW 743S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 97,359 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 THW 743S, 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 48 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was THW 743S registered?

THW 743S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 25 May 1978.

Is THW 743S safe to buy?

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