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US 1

1957 Bentley S1

Silver Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,544 mi
Last recorded36,544 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1957 Bentley S133,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUS 1
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1957
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 36,544 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 33,323 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 29,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 27,847 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 27,846 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,723 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 27,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 27,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,678 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,100 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 24,233 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 23,348 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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US 1 is a 1957 Bentley S1 in Silver with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 US 1, 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 US 1 registered?

US 1 is a 1957 Bentley S1, first registered on 21 November 1957.

Is US 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for US 1 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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