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FAS 839

1956 Bentley Saloon

White Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 839
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1956
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,830 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,732 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 19 Jun 2012 54,238 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,225 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 52,225 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wing stays are adrift

crossmember in boot is coroded away

Pass 16 Jun 2010 51,239 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,477 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,954 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 47,717 miles

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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FAS 839 is a 1956 Bentley Saloon in White with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FAS 839, 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 70 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FAS 839?

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What year was FAS 839 registered?

FAS 839 is a 1956 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 18 July 1956.

Is FAS 839 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 839 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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