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SLU 191

1956 Bentley S1

Green Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,042 mi
Last recorded71,042 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1956 Bentley S146,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLU 191
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 May 2017 71,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 7,016 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2014 69,539 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,293 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 64,555 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,283 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 61,671 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 60,864 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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SLU 191 is a 1956 Bentley S1 in Green with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SLU 191, 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.

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What year was SLU 191 registered?

SLU 191 is a 1956 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 March 1956.

Is SLU 191 safe to buy?

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