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978 XVT

1961 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,079 mi
Last recorded41,079 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration978 XVT
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2022 41,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front suspension arm has slight play

underside of vehicle has age related corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2018 39,136 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 38,620 miles

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,821 miles

nearside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,740 miles

nearside front kinpin has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,816 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,014 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,272 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 29,143 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,482 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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978 XVT is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 978 XVT, 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 978 XVT registered?

978 XVT is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 19 April 1961.

Is 978 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 978 XVT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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