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GFO 266

1958 Bentley S1

Silver Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,795 mi
Last recorded25,795 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1958 Bentley S128,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFO 266
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1958
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 25,795 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 25,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,936 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 21,685 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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GFO 266 is a 1958 Bentley S1 in Silver with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,250 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 S1 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GFO 266, 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 68 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GFO 266 registered?

GFO 266 is a 1958 Bentley S1, first registered on 31 December 1958.

Is GFO 266 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFO 266 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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