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HCO 330

1952 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,591 mi
Last recorded92,591 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 1952 Bentley R Type45,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCO 330
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 92,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,485 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 90,824 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 90,437 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 90,399 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 90,399 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,069 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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HCO 330 is a 1952 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1952 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 45,692 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 HCO 330, 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 74 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 HCO 330 registered?

HCO 330 is a 1952 Bentley R Type, first registered on 16 September 1952.

Is HCO 330 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCO 330 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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