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CU 6400

1953 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2 mi
Last recorded2 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU 6400
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2016 2 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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CU 6400 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CU 6400, 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 CU 6400 registered?

CU 6400 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 1 July 1953.

Is CU 6400 safe to buy?

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