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NXB 837

1953 Bentley R Type

Blue Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,482 mi
Last recorded4,482 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1953 Bentley R Type51,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNXB 837
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1953
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 4,482 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 16 Nov 2009 4,372 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 4,300 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 2,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 2,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s/f top bush worn

Pass 21 Dec 2005 2,290 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 2,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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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NXB 837 is a 1953 Bentley R Type in Blue with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1953 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 51,308 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 NXB 837, 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 73 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 NXB 837 registered?

NXB 837 is a 1953 Bentley R Type, first registered on 11 June 1953.

Is NXB 837 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NXB 837 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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