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691 XUJ

1962 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,040 mi
Last recorded44,040 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 1962 Bentley S249,984 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration691 XUJ
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,040 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 44,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,959 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in in king pin

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,642 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,264 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,862 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 40,742 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 38,625 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 38,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) 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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691 XUJ is a 1962 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 691 XUJ, 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 691 XUJ registered?

691 XUJ is a 1962 Bentley S2, first registered on 1 January 1962.

Is 691 XUJ safe to buy?

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