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LAX 75

1952 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1952 Bentley R Type45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAX 75
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1952
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 99,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,657 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 98,647 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 97,302 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 96,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

oil leak on and around steering box and from steering joints

Pass 27 Apr 2007 95,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 93,476 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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LAX 75 is a 1952 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LAX 75, 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 LAX 75 registered?

LAX 75 is a 1952 Bentley R Type, first registered on 10 December 1952.

Is LAX 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAX 75 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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