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225 SPG

1953 Bentley R Type

Silver Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151 mi
Last recorded151 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 SPG
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 151 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 145 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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225 SPG is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Silver with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1953 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 51,308 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 225 SPG, 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 73 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 225 SPG registered?

225 SPG is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 8 December 1953.

Is 225 SPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 225 SPG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 225 SPG have outstanding finance?

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