MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,829 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
NYW 317 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests 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 NYW 317, 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 NYW 317?
You can check the full history of NYW 317 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was NYW 317 registered?
NYW 317 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 1 November 1953.
Is NYW 317 safe to buy?
The MOT history for NYW 317 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does NYW 317 have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NYW 317. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.