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PNP 409T

1978 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,877 mi
Last recorded125,877 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNP 409T
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 125,877 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2016 125,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 125,877 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 125,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,586 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 124,747 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 124,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2011 123,076 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jan 2011 123,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 May 2009 122,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear handbrake pad cracking

Fail 5 May 2009 122,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear hand brake pad cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2007 121,046 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Jul 2007 121,010 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

brake 1 pressure warning lamp on

exhaust joints blowing in several places

nearside front wing paint chipped on top and lower section corroded badly

rear shockabsorbers lower bushes perished

spare tyre not fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2007 120,956 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2006 117,699 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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PNP 409T is a 1978 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PNP 409T, 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 48 years old, this Bentley S2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PNP 409T is a 1978 Bentley S2, first registered on 11 August 1978.

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