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WNU 33

1954 Bentley R Type

Grey Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

12,399 mi
Last recorded12,399 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWNU 33
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 12,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 12,354 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,315 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 May 2015 12,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2014 12,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,018 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,796 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 11,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 11,639 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 11,241 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 11,238 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 11,149 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 11,067 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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WNU 33 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Grey with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WNU 33, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WNU 33 registered?

WNU 33 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 15 April 1954.

Is WNU 33 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WNU 33 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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