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YLY 143

1960 Bentley S2

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,925 mi
Last recorded72,925 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1960 Bentley S245,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLY 143
MakeBentley
ModelS2
Year1960
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,282 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,170 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 70,248 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,480 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 69,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 68,865 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,933 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,639 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,441 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 65,771 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,023 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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YLY 143 is a 1960 Bentley S2 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1960 Bentley S2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 45,726 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 YLY 143, 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 66 years old, this Bentley S2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YLY 143 registered?

YLY 143 is a 1960 Bentley S2, first registered on 29 January 1960.

Is YLY 143 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLY 143 shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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