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540 CVX

1955 Bentley S1

White Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,637 mi
Last recorded97,637 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

Registration540 CVX
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1955
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2012 97,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,285 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 95,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 94,695 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 93,960 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 93,743 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S1?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
brake binding 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
brake recording little or no effort 12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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540 CVX is a 1955 Bentley S1 in White with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bentley S1 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 540 CVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 71 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 540 CVX?

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What year was 540 CVX registered?

540 CVX is a 1955 Bentley S1, first registered on 20 May 1955.

Is 540 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 540 CVX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 540 CVX have outstanding finance?

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