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409 HYK

1954 Bentley R Type

Blue Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration409 HYK
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,178 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,494 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,507 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 85,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 84,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 82,943 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,816 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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409 HYK is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Blue with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 409 HYK, 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.

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What year was 409 HYK registered?

409 HYK is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 19 November 1954.

Is 409 HYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 409 HYK shows 7 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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