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PXC 164

1955 Bentley R Type

Silver Petrol 4556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,774 mi
Last recorded76,774 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1955 Bentley R Type52,590 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 164
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1955
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,556cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,774 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2016 76,007 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 76,006 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 74,599 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2015 74,591 miles

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.

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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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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