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485 CWY

1960 Bentley S2

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,628 mi
Last recorded6,628 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration485 CWY
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 6,628 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 6,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 6,493 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 6,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 6,333 miles

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

n/s inner sill corroded and holed but not affecting body stability

o/s/r inner sill corroded and holed but not affecting body stability

Fail 11 Feb 2015 6,332 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S inner sill corroded and holed but not affecting body stability

O/S/R inner sill corroded and holed but not affecting body stability

Pass 3 Apr 2014 6,059 miles

O/S/R chassis slightly corroded and small hole but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Mar 2014 6,057 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 26 Jul 2012 5,830 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 5,830 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 5,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 5,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 5,206 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 4,889 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 4,155 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 4,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 3,798 miles

front offside side spring soft

Fail 18 Jul 2006 3,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 3,139 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 2,461 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 2,449 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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485 CWY is a 1960 Bentley S2 in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 485 CWY, 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 485 CWY registered?

485 CWY is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 21 June 1960.

Is 485 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 485 CWY shows 21 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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