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UXG 253

1954 Bentley R Type

Green Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,001 mi
Last recorded44,001 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXG 253
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,001 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,572 miles

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

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

slight steering pull to n/s

Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,615 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 37,725 miles

play in nearside front and offside front sub pins

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 31,634 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,575 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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UXG 253 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Green with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UXG 253, 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 UXG 253 registered?

UXG 253 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 27 April 1954.

Is UXG 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXG 253 shows 8 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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