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999 PYA

1962 Bentley S2

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,542 mi
Last recorded8,542 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1962 Bentley S249,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 PYA
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 8,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 7,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 7,551 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box drop arm (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, Bush deteriorated on axle link (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 7,016 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Misting on drop arm seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, bush deteriorated on link to axle (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 7,016 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Misting on drop arm seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both, bush deteriorated on link to axle (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 4,131 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber to axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside and offside king pins

Pass 21 Mar 2018 2,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush onto rear axle (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper bush onto rear axle (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 99,543 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper axle links (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,740 miles

Steering box/idler lower mounting bush cracking/spliting but not allowing movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,207 miles

nsr brake drum slightly damaged

Both front brake drums slightly damaged

Front wiper blades starting to smear

N/s indicators flashing close to min limit

Slight play in the osf steering ball jointwhich is marked

Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,203 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both front brake drums slightly damaged

Front wiper blades starting to smear

N/s indicators flashing close to min limit

Slight play in the osf steering ball jointwhich is marked

nsr brake drum slightly damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2012 86,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2011 86,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,687 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,035 miles

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

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

rub marks on all four tyres from where wheel trims have been fitted (trims in boot at time of test)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,961 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 78,930 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 74,836 miles

high tone horn intermittent

Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,333 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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999 PYA is a 1962 Bentley S2 in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1962 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,984 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 999 PYA, 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 64 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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999 PYA is a 1962 Bentley S2, first registered on 19 April 1962.

Is 999 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 PYA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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