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TUC 342S

1979 Bentley Series II

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,456 mi
Last recorded51,456 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1979 Bentley Series II84,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUC 342S
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 51,456 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 51,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 51,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 51,385 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible sections coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 51,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible sections coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 51,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,120 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,988 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 50,988 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2017 50,978 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 50,923 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp staying on (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,854 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

parking brake pads worn low

slight blow from os exhaust manifold area

slight movement on inner rack joint mounting block

Fail 21 May 2013 50,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

parking brake pads worn low

slight blow from os exhaust manifold area

slight movement on inner rack joint mounting block

Pass 30 May 2012 50,795 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,751 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 50,751 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front floor damaged

rear axel bushes perrishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,714 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 50,714 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,648 miles

rear brakes holding on slightly

suspension system is soft

Pass 21 Dec 2006 50,541 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 50,541 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion on both wings rear section to floor/ corrosion offside floor / exhaust has slight blow at centre joint / front flexis apear weak

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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TUC 342S is a 1979 Bentley Series II in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1979 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 84,460 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 Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TUC 342S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 47 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TUC 342S?

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What year was TUC 342S registered?

TUC 342S is a 1979 Bentley Series II, first registered on 30 April 1979.

Is TUC 342S safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUC 342S shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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