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553 YUG

1954 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,031 mi
Last recorded67,031 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration553 YUG
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,031 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,226 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 66,226 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 65,224 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 65,006 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,447 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 62,776 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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553 YUG is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 553 YUG, 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 553 YUG registered?

553 YUG is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 20 January 1954.

Is 553 YUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 553 YUG shows 8 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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