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YYE 390T

1978 Bentley Series II

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,910 mi
Last recorded149,910 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1978 Bentley Series II89,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYE 390T
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 149,910 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 149,528 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 149,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 149,056 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 148,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust manifold cracked

front suspension top arms inner bushs perished

indicator switch slightly loose

Fail 5 Oct 2009 148,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust manifold cracked

front suspension top arms inner bushs perished

indicator switch slightly loose

Pass 23 Sep 2008 147,835 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN JUST IN LIMIT AT MOMENT

METAL ENDS OF ALL 4 FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES RUSTING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 17 Sep 2008 147,796 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN JUST IN LIMIT AT MOMENT

METAL ENDS OF ALL 4 FRONT BRAKE FLEX HOSES RUSTING

SLIGHT MOVEMENT TO OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 4 Oct 2007 147,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 149,932 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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YYE 390T is a 1978 Bentley Series II in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 89,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YYE 390T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 48 years old, this Bentley Series II is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YYE 390T registered?

YYE 390T is a 1978 Bentley Series II, first registered on 7 December 1978.

Is YYE 390T safe to buy?

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