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OYE 999

1954 Bentley R Type

Blue Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

55,296 mi
Last recorded55,296 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYE 999
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust close to fuel tank

steering linkage joint slight play (connection to steering box arm)

Pass 4 Mar 2021 55,060 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in all steering linkage joints

Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,853 miles

Slight oil leak

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,826 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in steering box arm lower joint (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust strap broken at front + rear exhaust has been touching fuel tank

Pass 13 May 2016 54,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2016 54,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inside (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 54,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,774 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 52,749 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 23 May 2008 52,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,865 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 51,837 miles

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

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

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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OYE 999 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Blue with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1954 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,007 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 OYE 999, 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 72 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 OYE 999 registered?

OYE 999 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 13 April 1954.

Is OYE 999 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYE 999 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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