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PXN 655

1955 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,999 mi
Last recorded95,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1955 Bentley R Type52,590 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXN 655
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 95,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,000 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 94,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front fuel hose slightly cracked

slight corrosion to n/s rear floor

Pass 20 May 2008 92,501 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 92,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 90,359 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 85,570 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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PXN 655 is a 1955 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PXN 655, 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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What year was PXN 655 registered?

PXN 655 is a 1955 Bentley R Type, first registered on 2 February 1955.

Is PXN 655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXN 655 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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