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VVS 742

1953 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,411 mi
Last recorded26,411 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 742
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 26,411 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 26,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 26,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 26,109 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,838 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 25,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,014 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 24,653 miles

n\s outer & inner sills corroding on rear.

n\s\r indicator lens missing.

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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VVS 742 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVS 742, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VVS 742 registered?

VVS 742 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 6 November 1953.

Is VVS 742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VVS 742 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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