MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear shocker leakin
slight leak from steerin box
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
play in steering idlers & connecting joints
slight play in n/s/f stub pin
How Reliable is the Bentley R Type?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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216 XVK is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Red 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 216 XVK, 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.
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What year was 216 XVK registered?
216 XVK is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 21 August 1953.
Is 216 XVK safe to buy?
The MOT history for 216 XVK 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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