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494 PTU

1961 Bentley S2

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

32,896 mi
Last recorded32,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration494 PTU
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,896 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,557 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 31,652 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 30,579 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 30,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 30,111 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 29,819 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,553 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 29,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,886 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,248 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 27,710 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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494 PTU is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 1961 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 41,664 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 494 PTU, 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 65 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 494 PTU registered?

494 PTU is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 14 March 1961.

Is 494 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 494 PTU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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