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HUE 285

1949 Bentley MK6

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,652 mi
Last recorded61,652 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1949 Bentley MK661,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUE 285
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1949
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,652 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,616 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,547 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,425 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,080 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 61,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 60,674 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 60,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 60,487 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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HUE 285 is a 1949 Bentley MK6 in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1949 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 61,243 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 MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUE 285, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 77 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUE 285 registered?

HUE 285 is a 1949 Bentley MK6, first registered on 13 January 1949.

Is HUE 285 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUE 285 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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