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OSU 142

1988 Bentley R Type

Cream Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,522 mi
Last recorded52,522 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSU 142
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,522 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,979 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 51,937 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator arm does not extend smoothly (1.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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OSU 142 is a 1988 Bentley R Type in Cream with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSU 142, 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 38 years old, this Bentley R Type is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OSU 142 registered?

OSU 142 is a 1988 Bentley R Type, first registered on 17 November 1988.

Is OSU 142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSU 142 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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