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531 LNX

1962 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,221 mi
Last recorded10,221 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1962 Bentley S249,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration531 LNX
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 10,221 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed by rear spring bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Upper Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front roll bar bushes cracking

front roll bar bushes cracking

fuel pump damp

handbrake support bushes poor

numerous oil leaks engine/gearbox/rear axle

osr body mount rusty

slight play in steering joints

steering joint heavily covered in grease

steering ram wet

very slight play osf king-pin

Pass 17 Jan 2023 10,220 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 10,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 7,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 5,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 99,885 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,699 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 90,478 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 87,117 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 83,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 79,497 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 74,408 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 69,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 65,352 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 5,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 54,999 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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531 LNX is a 1962 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 531 LNX, 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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What year was 531 LNX registered?

531 LNX is a 1962 Bentley S2, first registered on 21 March 1962.

Is 531 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 531 LNX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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