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NXR 738

1953 Bentley R Type

Silver Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXR 738
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,347 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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NXR 738 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Silver with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NXR 738, 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.

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What year was NXR 738 registered?

NXR 738 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 10 January 1953.

Is NXR 738 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXR 738 shows 1 test 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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