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HIG 7838

1954 Bentley R Type

Green Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,369 mi
Last recorded21,369 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 7838
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,369 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 12,967 miles

Heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect some components.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Screen washers poor.

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,743 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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HIG 7838 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Green with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 HIG 7838, 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.

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What year was HIG 7838 registered?

HIG 7838 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 27 August 1954.

Is HIG 7838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIG 7838 shows 3 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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