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160 GBC

1961 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
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Vehicle Details

Registration160 GBC
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 28 May 2024 61,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 61,371 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,819 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 59,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,611 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,527 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 59,321 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 58,922 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 58,836 miles

advise silght oil leak from steering box advise slight fluid leak from rear of transmission

Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,821 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 58,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,604 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 58,258 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S1?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
brake binding 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
brake recording little or no effort 12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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160 GBC is a 1961 Bentley S1 in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Bentley S1 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 160 GBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 65 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 160 GBC registered?

160 GBC is a 1961 Bentley S1, first registered on 19 May 1961.

Is 160 GBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160 GBC shows 15 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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