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SCR 734

1961 Bentley Series II

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,902 mi
Last recorded70,902 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1961 Bentley Series II51,359 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCR 734
MakeBentley
ModelSeries II
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,902 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 69,978 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,467 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 67,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 66,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,116 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 61,865 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,356 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,834 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 56,753 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,744 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 51,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,853 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 47,015 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s king pin

How Reliable is the Bentley Series II?

Based on 1,567 MOT tests across 172 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
172
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37
brake binding 34
parking brake recording little or no effort 33
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 30
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SCR 734 is a 1961 Bentley Series II in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1961 Bentley Series II models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.4% with a typical mileage of 51,359 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Series II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SCR 734, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Series II typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 65 years old, this Bentley Series II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SCR 734?

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What year was SCR 734 registered?

SCR 734 is a 1961 Bentley Series II, first registered on 5 January 1961.

Is SCR 734 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCR 734 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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