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VHX 171

1950 Bentley MK6

Black Petrol 4257cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,679 mi
Last recorded15,679 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1950 Bentley MK636,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHX 171
MakeBentley
ModelMK6
Year1950
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,257cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 15,679 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 15,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 15,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 14,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 14,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,134 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 13,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 13,010 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 11,521 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion near body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 10,095 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 8,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 7,045 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 4,523 miles

offside and nearside inner side sills corroded and holled

Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,626 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,135 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 96,547 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 96,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 94,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 90,000 miles

wiper swept area slightly restricted due free play in mechanism

Fail 21 Mar 2006 89,974 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Bentley MK6?

Based on 812 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
398
Miles/Year
78
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 7
brake recording little or no effort 7
Stop lamp not working 7
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VHX 171 is a 1950 Bentley MK6 in Black with a 4,257cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1950 Bentley MK6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 36,315 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 MK6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VHX 171, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley MK6 typically stays on UK roads for around 78 years. At 76 years old, this Bentley MK6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VHX 171 registered?

VHX 171 is a 1950 Bentley MK6, first registered on 31 December 1950.

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