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TLK 748

1957 Bentley S1

Grey Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,655 mi
Last recorded34,655 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 1957 Bentley S133,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLK 748
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1957
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 34,655 miles

under body and chassis heavily oiled /coated

Pass 2 Mar 2019 34,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 34,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been covered in oil (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

body and chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,884 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 33,668 miles

(1)Oil leak gearbox area.(2)Pas misting of oil around unions

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 32,572 miles

(1)Auto box slight leak.(2)Exhaust slight blow corrosion.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pas slight misting of oil round unions

Fail 11 Jan 2008 32,492 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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TLK 748 is a 1957 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 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 TLK 748, 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.

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What year was TLK 748 registered?

TLK 748 is a 1957 Bentley S1, first registered on 20 February 1957.

Is TLK 748 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TLK 748 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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