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1956 Bentley S1

Black Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,115 mi
Last recorded49,115 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1956 Bentley S146,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 BPG
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 49,115 miles

Rear park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,115 miles

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear park brake efficiency only just met minimal requirements

Pass 18 Feb 2019 49,083 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 49,036 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,960 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 48,904 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 48,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,755 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 48,687 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 48,661 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,621 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 48,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 48,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 48,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 48,294 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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999 BPG is a 1956 Bentley S1 in Black with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1956 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 46,864 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 999 BPG, 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 70 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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999 BPG is a 1956 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 September 1956.

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