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917 FXN

1954 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,696 mi
Last recorded17,696 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration917 FXN
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2014 17,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,578 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,549 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 17,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,262 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 17,031 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 16,882 miles

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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917 FXN is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 917 FXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 917 FXN registered?

917 FXN is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 26 January 1954.

Is 917 FXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 917 FXN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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