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FCX 982

1951 Bentley MK6

Black Petrol 4256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,746 mi
Last recorded63,746 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1951 Bentley MK643,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCX 982
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,256cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,746 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 63,619 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion general underside corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box linkage has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front hub upper and lower links have slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top hub bushes perished both ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brake efficiency only just met (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly brake binding slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,839 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,728 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 62,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 62,324 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 62,324 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 61,413 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Aug 2012 60,805 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 60,453 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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FCX 982 is a 1951 Bentley MK6 in Black with a 4,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 43,500 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 MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FCX 982, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FCX 982 registered?

FCX 982 is a 1951 Bentley MK6, first registered on 26 May 1951.

Is FCX 982 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FCX 982 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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