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YMB 555

1956 Bentley S1

Green Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,546 mi
Last recorded47,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1956 Bentley S146,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMB 555
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,546 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

creaking n/s/f when jacking

engine / transmission oil leakage - over brake master cylinders

n/s/r chassis leg rusting at body mtg and spring stop mtg

o/s/r outrigger rusted thru at body mtg

slight end float n/s/f king pin

Pass 18 Jun 2012 47,138 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 47,138 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,204 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

creaking from wishbone n/s/f when jacking up

slight end float n/s king pin

Fail 9 Jun 2011 46,197 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

creaking from wishbone n/s/f when jacking up

long travel handbrake

slight end float n/s king pin

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,234 miles

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

slight bind n/s/f and n/s/r brakes

transmission brake servo seal displaced

Pass 23 Apr 2009 42,359 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

power steering belts loose no adjustment remaining

rusting to rear chassis cause for concern

some noise o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 42,338 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel filler hose stain? very poor access

n/s/r lamp little dim will try new bulb

power steering belts bit loose no adjustment remaining

rusting to rear chassis cause for concern

some noise o/s/f wheel bearing and brake

Pass 8 Oct 2007 40,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 40,943 miles

Upper Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyrevalve

oil leakage engine -may get to rear brake servo at transmission

rusting to fuel tank straps

slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

sqeaking from front suspension cause for concern

Fail 1 Aug 2006 38,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal rubber some wear some parts of steering inaccessible

ps belts slight loose

slight end float kinpins

Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,057 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

brake pedal rubber some wear some parts of steering inaccessible

ps belts slight loose

slight end float kinpins

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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YMB 555 is a 1956 Bentley S1 in Green with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YMB 555, 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.

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YMB 555 is a 1956 Bentley S1, first registered on 18 December 1956.

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