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PYP 270

1996 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,214 mi
Last recorded41,214 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYP 270
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 41,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 41,198 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,333 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,682 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,502 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,430 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 37,755 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip lower center of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,434 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 35,423 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,643 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 33,575 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 21,948 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,992 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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PYP 270 is a 1996 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PYP 270, 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 30 years old, this Bentley R Type is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PYP 270 registered?

PYP 270 is a 1996 Bentley R Type, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is PYP 270 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYP 270 shows 16 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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