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XXO 563

1954 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

8,883 mi
Last recorded8,883 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXO 563
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 May 2017 8,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 4,509 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,348 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 2,309 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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XXO 563 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 XXO 563, 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 XXO 563 registered?

XXO 563 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 1 August 1954.

Is XXO 563 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XXO 563 shows 5 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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