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CJV 17

1951 Bentley Saloon

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,475 mi
Last recorded73,475 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJV 17
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,475 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 72,689 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,642 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 70,530 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 70,039 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 69,561 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 69,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CJV 17 is a 1951 Bentley Saloon in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CJV 17, 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 75 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CJV 17 registered?

CJV 17 is a 1951 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 31 August 1951.

Is CJV 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJV 17 shows 8 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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