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516 XPJ

1962 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,307 mi
Last recorded17,307 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2009
Typical for 1962 Bentley S249,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration516 XPJ
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,307 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 17,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,589 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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516 XPJ is a 1962 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1962 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 49,984 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 516 XPJ, 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 64 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 516 XPJ?

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What year was 516 XPJ registered?

516 XPJ is a 1962 Bentley S2, first registered on 17 April 1962.

Is 516 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 516 XPJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 516 XPJ have outstanding finance?

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