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8508 AC

1959 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

495 mi
Last recorded495 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1959 Bentley S146,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8508 AC
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 495 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,691 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 96,906 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 96,332 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play near hydraulic ram (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,678 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 94,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,670 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 89,825 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 88,149 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,014 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 87,915 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 87,800 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 87,800 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 May 2007 87,681 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 87,514 miles

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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8508 AC is a 1959 Bentley S1 in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1959 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 46,674 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 8508 AC, 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 67 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8508 AC registered?

8508 AC is a 1959 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 July 1959.

Is 8508 AC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8508 AC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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