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LWT 253

1952 Bentley Saloon

Black Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,555 mi
Last recorded20,555 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1952 Bentley Saloon61,776 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWT 253
MakeBentley
ModelSaloon
Year1952
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 20,555 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2010 19,905 miles

Oil leak

advanced rust to o/s/r inner sill panel

Fail 15 Nov 2010 19,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

advanced rust to o/s/r inner sill panel

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,902 miles

advanced rust to n/s and o/s inner sill panels

Pass 17 Nov 2008 17,473 miles

Oil leak

advanced rust to n/s & o/s inner & outter sills

Pass 8 Nov 2007 16,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

advanced rust to n/s & o/s inner sills

Pass 24 Nov 2006 14,667 miles

Oil leak

small amount of wear in steering & suspension joints

Pass 20 Apr 2006 13,374 miles

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bentley Saloon?

Based on 1,430 MOT tests across 175 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
574
Miles/Year
77
Year Lifespan
175
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
brake binding 25
brake recording little or no effort 20
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 18
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LWT 253 is a 1952 Bentley Saloon in Black with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1952 Bentley Saloon models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 61,776 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Saloon fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LWT 253, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Saloon typically stays on UK roads for around 77 years. At 74 years old, this Bentley Saloon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LWT 253 registered?

LWT 253 is a 1952 Bentley Saloon, first registered on 6 June 1952.

Is LWT 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LWT 253 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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