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KRY 876

1953 Bentley R Type

Red Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,780 mi
Last recorded33,780 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRY 876
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 33,780 miles

oil on chassis and suspension components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 32,634 miles

advise budget repair to rear exhaust section

advise rear tyres worn to near limit

Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,941 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 31,941 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 31,712 miles

advise osf tyre worn to limit

Pass 23 May 2007 31,224 miles

advise front ns tyre worn to limit advise replacement now

Pass 17 May 2006 30,729 miles

ADVISE NSF TYRE WORN TO 3/4 BREADTH OF TREAD LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW

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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KRY 876 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Red with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1953 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 51,308 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 KRY 876, 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 73 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KRY 876?

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What year was KRY 876 registered?

KRY 876 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 26 October 1953.

Is KRY 876 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRY 876 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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