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NYX 634

1953 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,839 mi
Last recorded33,839 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYX 634
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,839 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 33,656 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,387 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2010 33,387 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 33,113 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,113 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 32,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,629 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 32,153 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight play in lower trunion assy and slight lift in king pins

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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NYX 634 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 NYX 634, 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 NYX 634 registered?

NYX 634 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 9 October 1953.

Is NYX 634 safe to buy?

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