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NXV 318

1953 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,132 mi
Last recorded73,132 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1953 Bentley Saloon59,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXV 318
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 73,132 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,486 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,134 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 61,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,899 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 58,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 52,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,064 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 47,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 44,934 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 42,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,483 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 34,526 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 33,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 24,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 20,924 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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NXV 318 is a 1953 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1953 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 59,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NXV 318, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 73 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NXV 318?

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What year was NXV 318 registered?

NXV 318 is a 1953 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 14 August 1953.

Is NXV 318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXV 318 shows 20 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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