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713 UYL

1960 Bentley S2

Silver Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration713 UYL
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,960 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor panel small hole but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod and track control arm boot severely deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod and track control arm boot severely deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid seepage around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 73,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value no brake effort on front wheels (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor panel small hole not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod and track control arm boot severely deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod and track control arm boot severely deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive fluid seepage around transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,424 miles

Fluid seepage around Transmission.

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold Flange (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 72,169 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,487 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

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

severe transmission fluid leak

slight leak at brake servo assy.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 69,083 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 69,589 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge,meets minimal pass criteria

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,043 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,004 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 68,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,774 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 68,774 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 68,583 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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713 UYL is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Silver with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 713 UYL, 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.

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What year was 713 UYL registered?

713 UYL is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 1 April 1960.

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