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HSL 616

1958 Bentley S1

Silver Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,494 mi
Last recorded42,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1958 Bentley S128,250 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 616
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1958
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,494 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 42,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 41,763 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 41,761 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in steering

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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HSL 616 is a 1958 Bentley S1 in Silver with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1958 Bentley S1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 28,250 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 S1 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HSL 616, 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 68 years old, this Bentley S1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HSL 616 registered?

HSL 616 is a 1958 Bentley S1, first registered on 1 January 1958.

Is HSL 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSL 616 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.

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