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XCX 959J

1971 Bentley T1

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,566 mi
Last recorded65,566 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1971 Bentley T154,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCX 959J
MakeBentley
ModelT1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 64,640 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 63,850 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,781 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 62,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 62,185 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,455 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 60,956 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,232 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks from gearbox area

Pass 26 Oct 2007 58,853 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 55,625 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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XCX 959J is a 1971 Bentley T1 in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1971 Bentley T1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 54,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCX 959J, 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 55 years old, this Bentley T1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCX 959J registered?

XCX 959J is a 1971 Bentley T1, first registered on 13 May 1971.

Is XCX 959J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCX 959J shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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