1955 Bentley R Type 6.8L 2 DR Auto Continental Fastback 6.8L Petrol · PYR 1
1955 Bentley R Type 6.8L 2 DR Auto Continental Fastback (6.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Apr 1955. Recorded mileage 69,704 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY R TYPE 6.8L 2 DR AUTO CONTINENTAL FASTBACK
- Year / Origin
- 1955 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,704 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PYR 1 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 69,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PYR 1 Mileage History
- 22/04/200668,018 mi
- 28/04/200768,221 mi+203 mi
- 26/04/200868,276 mi+55 mi
- 15/04/200968,574 mi+298 mi
- 15/04/200968,574 mi
- 13/04/201068,652 mi+78 mi
- 11/02/201168,760 mi+108 mi
- 06/06/201168,854 mi+94 mi
- 21/06/202369,209 mi+355 mi
- 26/02/202669,704 mi+495 mi
Average of roughly 85 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
PYR 1 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1955 Bentley R Type 6.8L 2 Dr Auto Continental Fastback (PYR 1) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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