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53 MTA

1952 Bentley Saloon

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,689 mi
Last recorded26,689 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1952 Bentley Saloon61,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 MTA
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 26,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,131 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 7 Jan 2011 24,345 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 24,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,284 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,971 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 22,969 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 21,415 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,514 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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53 MTA is a 1952 Bentley Saloon in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 53 MTA, 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 53 MTA registered?

53 MTA is a 1952 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 15 January 1952.

Is 53 MTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 53 MTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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