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UYW 549

1958 Bentley S1

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,034 mi
Last recorded29,034 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1958 Bentley S128,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYW 549
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1958
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 29,034 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 29,034 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,005 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 29,005 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire On opening the luggage compartment lid a strong smell of fuel vapour is present within the compartment. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 28,958 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,844 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 28,754 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,671 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,565 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 28,376 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 28,350 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,316 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,250 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 28,250 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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UYW 549 is a 1958 Bentley S1 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1958 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,250 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 UYW 549, 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 68 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UYW 549 registered?

UYW 549 is a 1958 Bentley S1, first registered on 20 March 1958.

Is UYW 549 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYW 549 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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