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NUF 801

1954 Bentley R Type

Brown Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,738 mi
Last recorded21,738 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1954 Bentley R Type50,007 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 801
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1954
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,738 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 21,192 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 16,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 16,075 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2010 15,453 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 13,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 12,415 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 10,755 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 10,001 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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NUF 801 is a 1954 Bentley R Type in Brown with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NUF 801, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NUF 801 registered?

NUF 801 is a 1954 Bentley R Type, first registered on 8 April 1954.

Is NUF 801 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUF 801 shows 9 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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