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KVH 496

1956 Bentley S1

Green Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,940 mi
Last recorded34,940 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1956 Bentley S146,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVH 496
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 34,940 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 33,418 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 32,942 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 31,114 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,853 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 30,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 29,540 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 27,501 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 25,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 25,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,038 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 24,598 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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KVH 496 is a 1956 Bentley S1 in Green with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KVH 496, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVH 496 registered?

KVH 496 is a 1956 Bentley S1, first registered on 12 January 1956.

Is KVH 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVH 496 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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