MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,774 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion Rear edge of Sill (6.1.B.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner & outer (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Rear spring covers fitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner & outer (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)
Rear spring covers fitted
N/s sill corroded,but outside prescribed areas.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
N/s sill corroded,but outside prescribed areas.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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
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PXC 164 is a 1955 Bentley R Type in Silver with a 4,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1955 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 52,590 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 PXC 164, 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 71 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PXC 164 is a 1955 Bentley R Type, first registered on 7 March 1955.
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