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1 BPD

1957 Bentley S1

Blue Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,124 mi
Last recorded23,124 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2026
Typical for 1957 Bentley S133,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 BPD
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1957
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2026 23,124 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 21,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 19,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 17,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 16,667 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 15,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 15,848 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 14,719 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 14,719 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 12,282 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

slight bend in n/s track rod

Pass 12 Jun 2013 12,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,930 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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1 BPD is a 1957 Bentley S1 in Blue with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1957 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 33,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1 BPD, 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 69 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 BPD registered?

1 BPD is a 1957 Bentley S1, first registered on 7 December 1957.

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