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SSY 599

1959 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,200 mi
Last recorded88,200 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Bentley S146,674 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSY 599
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1959
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 87,908 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 87,897 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,401 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,766 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,224 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 84,259 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 83,376 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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SSY 599 is a 1959 Bentley S1 in Grey with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 46,674 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 SSY 599, 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 67 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 SSY 599 registered?

SSY 599 is a 1959 Bentley S1, first registered on 14 February 1959.

Is SSY 599 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSY 599 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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