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GCH 498

1955 Bentley R Type

Blue Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,301 mi
Last recorded58,301 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1955 Bentley R Type52,590 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCH 498
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1955
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,301 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,696 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 51,661 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 48,378 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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GCH 498 is a 1955 Bentley R Type in Blue with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1955 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 52,590 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 GCH 498, 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 71 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 GCH 498 registered?

GCH 498 is a 1955 Bentley R Type, first registered on 1 January 1955.

Is GCH 498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCH 498 shows 6 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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