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WRE 236

1951 Bentley Tourer

Green Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,099 mi
Last recorded78,099 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRE 236
MakeBentley
ModelTourer
Year1951
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,099 miles

both front shock absorbers weak.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,980 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 77,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,951 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,935 miles

ADVISE slight play in offside and nearside steering idlers

Pass 29 May 2012 77,834 miles

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING IDLER.

Pass 11 May 2011 77,702 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,861 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 77,659 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 77,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 77,217 miles

ADVISE exhaust surface corroded and temporary repaired

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

Fail 27 May 2008 77,217 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Bentley Tourer?

Based on 794 MOT tests across 146 vehicles.

93.8%
Pass Rate
456
Miles/Year
102
Year Lifespan
146
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
brake recording little or no effort 4
Headlamp not working on main beam 4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 4
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WRE 236 is a 1951 Bentley Tourer in Green with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The most common reason a Bentley Tourer fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRE 236, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Tourer typically stays on UK roads for around 102 years. At 75 years old, this Bentley Tourer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WRE 236 registered?

WRE 236 is a 1951 Bentley Tourer, first registered on 21 September 1951.

Is WRE 236 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRE 236 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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