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VKD 460

1956 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,353 mi
Last recorded88,353 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1956 Bentley Continental71,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKD 460
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2015 88,353 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 87,381 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,486 miles

Wear on inner wall of N/S/F and O/S/F tyres .

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 81,104 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,703 miles

nearside top suspension knuckle mount slight play

Pass 4 May 2006 75,408 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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VKD 460 is a 1956 Bentley Continental in Green with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.0% with a typical mileage of 71,983 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKD 460, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 70 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKD 460 registered?

VKD 460 is a 1956 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1956.

Is VKD 460 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKD 460 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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