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1086 CX

1954 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1086 CX
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 75,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 75,395 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 75,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

90.9%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
74
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 9
Stop lamp not working 8
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 8
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1086 CX is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,007 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 R Type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1086 CX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley R Type typically stays on UK roads for around 74 years. At 72 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1086 CX registered?

1086 CX is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 26 November 1954.

Is 1086 CX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1086 CX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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