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DSK 259

1990 Bentley S2

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,089 mi
Last recorded35,089 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley S230,056 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSK 259
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 35,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 32,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 32,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 30,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 28,723 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 20,639 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,424 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 20,424 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 19,266 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 19,265 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 14,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 13,871 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,146 miles

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded (front lower)

nearside rear wheel slightly seized

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,301 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 8,484 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 4,096 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 1,653 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 1,653 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 666 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 98,969 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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DSK 259 is a 1990 Bentley S2 in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 30,056 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 S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSK 259, 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 36 years old, this Bentley S2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSK 259 registered?

DSK 259 is a 1990 Bentley S2, first registered on 20 November 1990.

Is DSK 259 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSK 259 shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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