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SS 7946

1951 Bentley MK6

Brown Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,209 mi
Last recorded56,209 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1951 Bentley MK643,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 7946
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1951
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 56,209 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,067 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Small knock at N/S/R wheel possible wheel brg may need ajustment

Pass 23 Mar 2010 55,930 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 55,637 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,637 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 55,497 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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SS 7946 is a 1951 Bentley MK6 in Brown with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1951 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 43,500 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 MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SS 7946, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SS 7946 registered?

SS 7946 is a 1951 Bentley MK6, first registered on 19 December 1951.

Is SS 7946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS 7946 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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