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208 XWA

1960 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,107 mi
Last recorded76,107 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 XWA
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 76,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all exposed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 75,648 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users n/s/f body to chassis fixing point corroded (6.1.B.1b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users o/s/r outer sill corroded next to body to chassis mount point (6.1.B.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexible hoses in view (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,023 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s outer sill showing some corrosion

oil leak

park brake only just met required efficiency

steering joints are showing some wear

Pass 3 Sep 2014 72,193 miles

N/S FRONT PART OF OUTER SILL CORRODED.

O/S REAR PART OF OUTER SILL CORRODED

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 70,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 70,386 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 70,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,367 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,095 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 69,840 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S2?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

84.9%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 21
brake recording little or no effort 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 20
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208 XWA is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1960 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 208 XWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S2 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 66 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 208 XWA registered?

208 XWA is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 7 September 1960.

Is 208 XWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 208 XWA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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