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HCJ 422

1955 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

41 mi
Last recorded41 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1955 Bentley R Type52,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCJ 422
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 41 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 16 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009
Pass 14 Aug 2008
Pass 16 Aug 2007

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006

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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HCJ 422 is a 1955 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCJ 422, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCJ 422 registered?

HCJ 422 is a 1955 Bentley R Type, first registered on 31 December 1955.

Is HCJ 422 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCJ 422 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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