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RFP 182B

1957 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1957 Bentley S133,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFP 182B
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,934 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,934 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,866 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 87,805 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 87,515 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 87,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,806 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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RFP 182B is a 1957 Bentley S1 in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1957 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 33,668 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 RFP 182B, 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 69 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 RFP 182B registered?

RFP 182B is a 1957 Bentley S1, first registered on 5 April 1957.

Is RFP 182B safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFP 182B shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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