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WBO 456

1960 Bentley S2

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,527 mi
Last recorded64,527 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBO 456
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 63,203 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 63,011 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,581 miles

n/s center body mounting corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s center body mounting corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 60,562 miles

Offside and nearside inner sills rusted and holed

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 60,562 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and nearside inner sills rusted and holed

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

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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WBO 456 is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WBO 456, 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 WBO 456 registered?

WBO 456 is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 2 April 1960.

Is WBO 456 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBO 456 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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