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PXU 283

1955 Bentley R Type

Black Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,716 mi
Last recorded31,716 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1955 Bentley R Type52,590 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXU 283
MakeBentley
ModelR Type
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,716 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 29,181 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,784 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,887 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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PXU 283 is a 1955 Bentley R Type in Black with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Bentley R Type models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.3% with a typical mileage of 52,590 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 PXU 283, 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 71 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 PXU 283 registered?

PXU 283 is a 1955 Bentley R Type, first registered on 1 January 1955.

Is PXU 283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXU 283 shows 7 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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