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VHJ 217L

1973 Bentley T1

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

25,723 mi
Last recorded25,723 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1973 Bentley T170,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHJ 217L
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 25,723 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 25,720 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,681 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 25,678 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 25,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,671 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 25,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,654 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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VHJ 217L is a 1973 Bentley T1 in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1973 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 70,233 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 VHJ 217L, 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 53 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHJ 217L registered?

VHJ 217L is a 1973 Bentley T1, first registered on 17 April 1973.

Is VHJ 217L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHJ 217L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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