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VWM 226

1960 Bentley S2

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,083 mi
Last recorded98,083 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWM 226
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 98,083 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 98,081 miles

Battery insecure battery (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight binding of front brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2014 97,218 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

indicator switch tempromental

Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,218 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

indicator switch tempromental

Pass 30 May 2013 96,597 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chips in screen

front brakes slight binding

fuel pump fitting poor

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 22 May 2013 96,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

chips in screen

front brakes slight binding

fuel pump fitting poor

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,382 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

seat belts not fitted @ time of test.

Pass 15 Aug 2010 94,698 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,622 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,601 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,235 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 94,235 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 93,485 miles

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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VWM 226 is a 1960 Bentley S2 in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1960 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 S2 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VWM 226, 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 66 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VWM 226 registered?

VWM 226 is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 9 April 1960.

Is VWM 226 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWM 226 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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