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1960 Bentley Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 1960, based on 85 real MOT test results.

81.2%
Pass Rate
18.8%
Fail Rate
85
Total Tests
58,694
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1960 Bentley Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 1960 Bentley Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 81.2% based on 85 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 58,694 miles on the odometer. With a 18.8% failure rate, the 1960 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1960 Bentley Unclassified is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 9.4% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Visibility is the second most common issue at 1.2%.

⚠ Based on limited data (85 tests)

Top failures specific to 1960 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment9.4%8
2Visibility1.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 58,694 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.60% per 10K miVisibility0.20% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.609.4%8
Visibility0.201.2%1

Mileage Statistics

58,694
Mean
40,569
Median
14,462
25th Percentile
66,752
75th Percentile
3.20% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1960 Bentley Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 81.2% based on 85 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 58,694 miles on the odometer. With a 18.8% failure rate, the 1960 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1960 Bentley Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 58,694 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 9.4% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 9.4% of MOT failures on 1960 Bentley Unclassified models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Visibility — 1.2% of failures

Visibility issues account for 1.2% of MOT failures on 1960 Bentley Unclassified models. Visibility failures relate to the windscreen, wipers, washers, mirrors, and view-obstructing damage. Cracks in the windscreen swept area, ineffective wipers, or empty washer bottles are common causes. Typical repair costs: £10–300. Pre-MOT check: Check the windscreen for chips and cracks — damage larger than 10mm in the driver's swept area or 40mm elsewhere will fail. Test washers and wipers. Ensure both door mirrors are intact and adjustable.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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