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NMB 418

1951 Bentley MK6

Grey Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,615 mi
Last recorded77,615 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1951 Bentley MK643,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMB 418
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1951
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 77,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 77,586 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 76,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 74,552 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 73,322 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 71,803 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 71,001 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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NMB 418 is a 1951 Bentley MK6 in Grey with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1951 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 43,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NMB 418, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMB 418 registered?

NMB 418 is a 1951 Bentley MK6, first registered on 4 May 1951.

Is NMB 418 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMB 418 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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