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BSV 162

1985 Bentley S1

Blue Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,074 mi
Last recorded77,074 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSV 162
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,074 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,055 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,385 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,962 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,299 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

entire underside of vehicle in a state of corrosion

rear brake pipe has been cleaned and greased

Fail 16 Aug 2007 70,295 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

entire underside of vehicle in a state of corrosion

Pass 30 May 2006 69,940 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

How Reliable is the Bentley S1?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
brake binding 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
brake recording little or no effort 12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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BSV 162 is a 1985 Bentley S1 in Blue with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Bentley S1 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BSV 162, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 41 years old, this Bentley S1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSV 162 registered?

BSV 162 is a 1985 Bentley S1, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is BSV 162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSV 162 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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