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976 HYP

1959 Bentley S1

Cream Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,408 mi
Last recorded38,408 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1959 Bentley S146,674 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration976 HYP
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1959
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,408 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 38,408 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 38,248 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 35,029 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,971 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,349 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,951 miles

Oil leak

offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

offside rear inner sill rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,417 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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976 HYP is a 1959 Bentley S1 in Cream with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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 976 HYP, 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 976 HYP registered?

976 HYP is a 1959 Bentley S1, first registered on 13 April 1959.

Is 976 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 976 HYP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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