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XYA 124

1954 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

13,785 mi
Last recorded13,785 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1954 Bentley Continental35,161 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYA 124
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 13,785 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 12,082 miles

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

front suspension joints slight play

front wheel bearings some play

offside front tyre outer tread feathered

Pass 3 Sep 2014 12,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 12,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,133 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 11,132 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 9,896 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,880 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,861 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 182 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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XYA 124 is a 1954 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1954 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 35,161 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 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 XYA 124, 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 72 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XYA 124?

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What year was XYA 124 registered?

XYA 124 is a 1954 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 1954.

Is XYA 124 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XYA 124 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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