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GCX 563

1952 Bentley R Type

Red Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

267 mi
Last recorded267 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1952 Bentley R Type45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCX 563
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1952
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 May 2017 267 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 14 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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GCX 563 is a 1952 Bentley R Type in Red with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1952 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 45,692 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 GCX 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 74 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 GCX 563 registered?

GCX 563 is a 1952 Bentley R Type, first registered on 31 December 1952.

Is GCX 563 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCX 563 shows 3 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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