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49 HYM

1952 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,602 mi
Last recorded30,602 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1952 Bentley Saloon61,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 HYM
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 30,602 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 30,602 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2016 29,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 29,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,346 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,346 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Offside rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,650 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

off side front wheel trim not fitted correctly

play in steering

rear spring u bolts require checking

slight play in near side front bottom suspension joint

tyres perrished

Pass 3 Apr 2008 25,950 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 25,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 24,778 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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49 HYM is a 1952 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1952 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 61,776 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 Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 49 HYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 74 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 49 HYM registered?

49 HYM is a 1952 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 5 December 1952.

Is 49 HYM safe to buy?

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