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KCL 665

1954 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,969 mi
Last recorded48,969 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCL 665
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 48,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 48,014 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 48,014 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 47,093 miles

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

o/s n/s front kin pins have slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,093 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

o/s n/s front kin pins have slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,306 miles

slight play on n/s and o/s stub axle pins and or bushes

Pass 24 Oct 2007 45,355 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,663 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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KCL 665 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1954 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 50,007 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 KCL 665, 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 72 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 KCL 665 registered?

KCL 665 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 18 February 1954.

Is KCL 665 safe to buy?

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