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SXW 1

1961 Bentley S2

Grey Petrol 6250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXW 1
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,250cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,784 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,290 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,981 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,924 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 71,895 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 69,388 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 67,326 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 67,146 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 64,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 63,415 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 58,773 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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SXW 1 is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Grey with a 6,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 41,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SXW 1, 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 65 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SXW 1 registered?

SXW 1 is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is SXW 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXW 1 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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