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ESK 702

1954 Bentley R Type

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,782 mi
Last recorded17,782 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 702
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2024 17,782 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,312 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,221 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,609 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 81,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 80,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,355 miles

Outside edges of n/side and o/side rear tyre treads wareing low.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 76,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,941 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 74,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 74,112 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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ESK 702 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ESK 702, 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 ESK 702 registered?

ESK 702 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is ESK 702 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 702 shows 12 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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