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TJM 753S

1978 Bentley T2

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,073 mi
Last recorded206,073 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJM 753S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 206,073 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2016 205,412 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 204,829 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 204,361 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 203,495 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 202,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear diff slight seepage

rear fluid suspension hoses deteriorated & ferrules corroded

rear fluid suspension pipes & ferrules slight corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 202,263 miles

Offside Inner Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

rear fluid suspension hoses slightly deteriorated and corroded ferrules

rear fluid suspension pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2011 202,259 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fluid suspension rear pipes and hoses slight corroded ferrules

Pass 25 Jan 2010 201,392 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 201,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 200,557 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 200,560 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 199,744 miles

H AND BRAKE CABLE ON FINAL ADJUSTMENT

Fail 20 Aug 2007 199,731 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 199,470 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion

steering column joint dry and corroded but no play

Fail 14 Jul 2006 199,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

oil leak

os outer sill showing signs of corrosion

steering column universal joint dry and corroded but no play yet

Pass 28 Jul 2005 198,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

possible sign of old leak from nearside front brake hose

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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TJM 753S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TJM 753S, 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 TJM 753S registered?

TJM 753S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 21 February 1978.

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