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OAE 154

1951 Bentley MK6

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,120 mi
Last recorded47,120 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1951 Bentley MK643,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAE 154
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1951
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 47,120 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 45,668 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 45,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OAE 154 is a 1951 Bentley MK6 in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAE 154, 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 OAE 154 registered?

OAE 154 is a 1951 Bentley MK6, first registered on 18 April 1951.

Is OAE 154 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAE 154 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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