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SYA 2

1954 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,829 mi
Last recorded28,829 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 2
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2023 28,829 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 23,924 miles

all four tyre sidewalls hard.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,165 miles

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

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SYA 2 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1954 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYA 2, 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 72 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 SYA 2 registered?

SYA 2 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 31 December 1954.

Is SYA 2 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYA 2 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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