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8898 BT

1961 Bentley S2

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,279 mi
Last recorded77,279 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8898 BT
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,279 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 76,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 76,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 76,168 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 76,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,875 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,874 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 75,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,445 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,335 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 75,046 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 74,863 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 74,863 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 72,662 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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8898 BT is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 8898 BT, 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 8898 BT registered?

8898 BT is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 8 August 1961.

Is 8898 BT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8898 BT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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