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TYJ 978

1961 Bentley S2

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,606 mi
Last recorded81,606 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYJ 978
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,606 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 81,606 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,551 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,484 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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TYJ 978 is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TYJ 978, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYJ 978 registered?

TYJ 978 is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 16 January 1961.

Is TYJ 978 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYJ 978 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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