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VGW 552

1983 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGW 552
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2012 88,290 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,217 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2008 88,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight pull to nearside when service brake applied

Pass 21 Aug 2007 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight pull to left when footbrake is applied

Pass 19 Aug 2006 88,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 87,971 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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VGW 552 is a 1983 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VGW 552, 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 43 years old, this Bentley R Type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VGW 552 registered?

VGW 552 is a 1983 Bentley R Type, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is VGW 552 safe to buy?

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