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646 JI

1960 Bentley S1

Blue Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,735 mi
Last recorded57,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
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Vehicle Details

Registration646 JI
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 57,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear lamp and indicator are dim - attention recommended.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake is binding - approaching limit - attention recommended.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure switch area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight lift and play present in both king pins.

Suspension pipe union (behind steering box) is damp.

Pass 22 May 2018 57,623 miles

Dampness around suspension fluid union (to rear of steering box)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases In two areas in pipe between silencers. (6.1.2 (a))

Forward brake fluid reservoir level is down slightly.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear brake is binding slightly.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

One heater valve is corroded/leaking slightly.

Slight play/lift in king pins.

Pass 23 May 2017 57,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in front of rear axle (7.1.2)

Front antiroll bar links' bushes are perished.

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight lift in nearside king pin.

Fail 23 May 2017 57,526 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when brake lights are operated (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with tail lights on. (1.2.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in front of rear axle (7.1.2)

Front antiroll bar links' bushes are perished.

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight lift in nearside king pin.

Pass 16 May 2016 57,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer in front of rear axle (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicators on (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator on (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Slight play in both king pins.

Pass 26 May 2015 57,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Pass 27 May 2014 57,305 miles

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

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

Offside front brake is binding slightly.

Oil pressure switch is leaking.

Slight lift in nearside king pin.

Pass 29 May 2013 56,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all front antiroll bar links rubbers deteriorated

o/s rear wheel slightly binding on (Attention recommended)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 56,383 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 56,035 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,880 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,196 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 52,624 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 52,615 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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646 JI is a 1960 Bentley S1 in Blue with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 646 JI, 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 66 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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646 JI is a 1960 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 December 1960.

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