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VSJ 906

1962 Bentley S2

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,190 mi
Last recorded80,190 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1962 Bentley S249,984 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 906
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 80,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 78,826 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

centre.prop.support.worn.

n/s.inner.sill.rusty.

o/s/f.steering.box.support.arm.bush.worn.

oil.leak.on.engine

Pass 9 May 2016 75,589 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,793 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 66,007 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,281 miles

slight play in offside front top king pin arm bush

Pass 20 Jul 2010 62,074 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,196 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside steering idler worn

Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,949 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 53,253 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 53,195 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2006 50,728 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine coolant leaking

offside steering idler pivot point worn

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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VSJ 906 is a 1962 Bentley S2 in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1962 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,984 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VSJ 906, 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 64 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 VSJ 906 registered?

VSJ 906 is a 1962 Bentley S2, first registered on 31 December 1962.

Is VSJ 906 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 906 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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