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OYM 194A

1958 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

22,755 mi
Last recorded22,755 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1958 Bentley S128,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 194A
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1958
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 22,755 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 22,691 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 May 2017 22,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators are used (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicators are used (1.2.1f)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 22,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,030 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 22,017 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2014 21,767 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 21,750 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 21,461 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,057 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 21,057 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 20,796 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 20,795 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 20,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,076 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 19,179 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 19,179 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyrerubbing on t r end

o/s/r tyre on limit & perished

Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,690 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,690 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,939 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

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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OYM 194A is a 1958 Bentley S1 in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OYM 194A, 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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OYM 194A is a 1958 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 April 1958.

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