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PXC 200

1997 Bentley R Type

Silver Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,438 mi
Last recorded85,438 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXC 200
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 85,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,628 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

shields limiting inspection

Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

R/H STEERING IDLER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,608 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,544 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 79,531 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 77,477 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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PXC 200 is a 1997 Bentley R Type in Silver with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 200, 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 29 years old, this Bentley R Type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PXC 200 registered?

PXC 200 is a 1997 Bentley R Type, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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