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XNG 480S

1978 Bentley T2

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,616 mi
Last recorded52,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Bentley T297,359 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNG 480S
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,616 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,372 miles

head lamp beam deflectors fitted

n/s exhaust blow, front flexy ferrules rusty

Fail 30 May 2013 52,372 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

n/s exhaust blow, front flexy ferrules rusty

Pass 10 May 2012 52,287 miles

surface corrosion to o/s undersill and sill, n/s front floor. underside painted heavaly

windscreen chipped, boot lock faulty, oil leaks, indicators flashing out of sinchronisation

Fail 30 Apr 2012 52,284 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

surface corrosion to o/s undersill and sill, n/s front floor. underside painted heavaly

windscreen chipped, boot lock faulty, oil leaks, indicators flashing out of sinchronisation

Pass 23 Nov 2011 51,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 51,422 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,318 miles

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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XNG 480S is a 1978 Bentley T2 in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNG 480S, 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.

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What year was XNG 480S registered?

XNG 480S is a 1978 Bentley T2, first registered on 15 February 1978.

Is XNG 480S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XNG 480S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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