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ESD 908

1953 Bentley R Type

Maroon Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,719 mi
Last recorded27,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESD 908
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 26,940 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,550 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,541 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre perishing in outer sidewall.

Fail 12 Jul 2007 25,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,623 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 24,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ESD 908 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Maroon with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1953 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 51,308 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 ESD 908, 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 73 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 ESD 908 registered?

ESD 908 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 21 April 1953.

Is ESD 908 safe to buy?

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