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FSJ 442

1997 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,647 mi
Last recorded33,647 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSJ 442
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 33,647 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 33,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 33,114 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,055 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 32,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 32,874 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,846 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 32,846 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox oil leak on the prop-shaft seal

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,492 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,470 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 32,470 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,451 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 31,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 31,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,298 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 30,033 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Jul 2005 30,033 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coolant leaking

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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FSJ 442 is a 1997 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FSJ 442, 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 29 years old, this Bentley S2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FSJ 442 registered?

FSJ 442 is a 1997 Bentley S2, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is FSJ 442 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSJ 442 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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