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USJ 657

1953 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

8,439 mi
Last recorded8,439 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSJ 657
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 8,439 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight vertical movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight vertical movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both, slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 8,432 miles

Nearside Rear Axle insecure (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight vertical movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight vertical movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both, slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 7,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, upper bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both, slight vertical movement in king pin bearings (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top yoke bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 1,120 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both king pin bearings slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Stub axle upper bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2017 97,592 miles

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

Offside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,040 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Front suspension bump stops perishing

Knock in steering system, but no excessive movement in any joints

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and Lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gear box ()

Prop shaft center bearing bushes perishing

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,303 miles

Off side inner sill corroded

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

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

Rear spring covers fitted

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 93,302 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Off side inner sill corroded

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

Rear spring covers fitted

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2014 92,650 miles

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

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

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

Offside inner & outer sills slightly corroded

Oil leak

Rear spring cover fitted

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 92,245 miles

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2012 92,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 91,662 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,045 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 90,443 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,890 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 88,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 88,857 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 86,101 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 86,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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USJ 657 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1953 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 51,308 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 USJ 657, 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 73 years old, this Bentley R Type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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USJ 657 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 8 July 1953.

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