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TYW 480

1957 Bentley S1

Silver Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,432 mi
Last recorded80,432 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1957 Bentley S133,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYW 480
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1957
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 May 2014 80,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 80,217 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 78,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 78,395 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 78,108 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 77,487 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,824 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,197 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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TYW 480 is a 1957 Bentley S1 in Silver with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TYW 480, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TYW 480 registered?

TYW 480 is a 1957 Bentley S1, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is TYW 480 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYW 480 shows 8 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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