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VMX 490X

1981 Bentley Brooklands

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,199 mi
Last recorded62,199 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 490X
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,199 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,963 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside front outer sill panels corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,781 miles

nearside front outer sill panel starting to corrode[lower part of wing.]

nearside rear shock absorber hydrolic pipe union slightly damp.

offside front outer sill panel badly corroded [lower part of wing.]

Fail 10 Sep 2012 61,781 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front outer sill panel starting to corrode[lower part of wing.]

nearside rear shock absorber hydrolic pipe union slightly damp.

offside front outer sill panel badly corroded [lower part of wing.]

Pass 16 Aug 2011 61,468 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,455 miles

Oil leak

oil on and around steering rack.

slight oil on and around nearside rear shock absorber dust cover.[ no leak from shock when running.]

Fail 28 Sep 2009 61,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil on and around steering rack.

slight oil on and around nearside rear shock absorber dust cover.[ no leak from shock when running.]

Pass 14 Aug 2008 61,233 miles

small hole in nearside rack gaiter.slight movement in both track rod ends.offside and nearside rear spring cup lower cones corroded.front hydrolic accumulators wet with fluid.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 61,158 miles

both rear shock unit dampers have signs of fluid on dust/protected boot.[very slight].

Pass 13 Jul 2006 60,775 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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VMX 490X is a 1981 Bentley Brooklands in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VMX 490X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 45 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMX 490X registered?

VMX 490X is a 1981 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is VMX 490X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 490X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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