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99 HYN

1961 Bentley S2

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

33,486 mi
Last recorded33,486 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1961 Bentley S241,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 HYN
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 33,486 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

centre linkage worn

parking brake efficiency 16% - repair or adjustment required

Fail 15 May 2019 33,486 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

centre linkage worn

parking brake efficiency 16% - repair or adjustment required

Pass 28 Jun 2018 33,313 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 33,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,000 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 32,966 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,218 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play offside steering idler

some brake pedal free travel

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,708 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside rear tyres worn inner edge

play dectected offside steering idler

Pass 11 Mar 2014 27,390 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

dampness around brake cylinder

front & rear tyres wearing on edges

nearside headlamp beam image poor

slight binding of nearside front brake

Pass 12 Mar 2013 26,344 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

washer pump weak operation

Fail 12 Mar 2013 26,344 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

washer pump weak operation

Fail 15 Mar 2012 25,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front & rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front & rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 19,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 18,282 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play nearside ront king pin

wiper blades deteriorated

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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99 HYN is a 1961 Bentley S2 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1961 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 41,664 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 99 HYN, 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 65 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 99 HYN registered?

99 HYN is a 1961 Bentley S2, first registered on 11 January 1961.

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