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PPO 908

1954 Bentley R Type

Blue Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,710 mi
Last recorded38,710 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPO 908
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc
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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 38,710 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 34,566 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 64,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2022 24,028 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 60,330 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 17,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,612 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 12,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 10,065 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2016 7,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 3,911 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 107 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 93,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 88,727 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 81,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,558 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,270 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 63,025 miles

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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PPO 908 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Blue with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PPO 908, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PPO 908?

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What year was PPO 908 registered?

PPO 908 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 1 February 1954.

Is PPO 908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPO 908 shows 19 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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