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YWM 829

1960 Bentley S2

Cream Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,842 mi
Last recorded1,842 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWM 829
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

adv traking to be checkerd

o/s floor holed corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 1,773 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 1,762 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 1,656 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 1,513 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 1,346 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 1,220 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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YWM 829 is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Cream with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YWM 829, 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 YWM 829 registered?

YWM 829 is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 24 November 1960.

Is YWM 829 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWM 829 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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