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8974 KX

1971 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,654 mi
Last recorded61,654 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

Registration8974 KX
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 61,654 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 60,324 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 59,563 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 58,623 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 58,332 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,137 miles

extensive welding n.s,r & o.s.r

Fail 27 Sep 2007 58,137 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

extensive welding n.s,r & o.s.r

Pass 16 Aug 2006 57,908 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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8974 KX is a 1971 Bentley S1 in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 8974 KX, 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 55 years old, this Bentley S1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 8974 KX registered?

8974 KX is a 1971 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is 8974 KX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8974 KX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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