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VOJ 502

1956 Bentley S1

Blue Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

6,435 mi
Last recorded6,435 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1956 Bentley S146,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOJ 502
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1956
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 6,435 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,391 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 6,326 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 5,894 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 4,924 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,140 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 3,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 1,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 463 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 347 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 990,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

coolant leaking

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 990,859 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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VOJ 502 is a 1956 Bentley S1 in Blue with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1956 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 46,864 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 VOJ 502, 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 70 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 VOJ 502 registered?

VOJ 502 is a 1956 Bentley S1, first registered on 3 May 1956.

Is VOJ 502 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOJ 502 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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