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GCS 581

1952 Bentley Saloon

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,991 mi
Last recorded29,991 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1952 Bentley Saloon61,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCS 581
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2006 29,991 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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GCS 581 is a 1952 Bentley Saloon in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 61,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GCS 581, 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 74 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GCS 581 registered?

GCS 581 is a 1952 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 11 June 1952.

Is GCS 581 safe to buy?

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