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YIA 872

1979 Bentley T2

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Bentley T293,445 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 872
MakeBentley
ModelT2
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,842 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 17 May 2018 128,833 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 14 May 2018 128,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty no high beam (1.7.1)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,613 miles

shields limiting inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2017 126,612 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

shields limiting inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,574 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Fail 18 Apr 2016 128,571 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 19 May 2015 128,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 127,901 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 126,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,413 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,590 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 125,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 125,544 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 125,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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)

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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YIA 872 is a 1979 Bentley T2 in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1979 Bentley T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 93,445 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 YIA 872, 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 47 years old, this Bentley T2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIA 872 registered?

YIA 872 is a 1979 Bentley T2, first registered on 17 August 1979.

Is YIA 872 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIA 872 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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