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BENTLEY S21962 · 6.2L Petrol

859 HWC

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 4,575 miles recorded, this White 1962 BENTLEY S2 runs on Petrol with a 6230cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 29/04/2026
Tax
No data
Fuel
Petrol
Year
1962
Engine
6230cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Bentley S2 presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 10 April 2025 at 4,575 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from 30 April 2024 at 2,232 miles. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration across the two available records, with the DVSA data indicating consistent compliance and no advisories raised on either examination. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 64-year-old vehicle. Between the April 2024 test at 2,232 miles and the April 2025 test at 4,575 miles, the car covered just 2,343 miles in twelve months, an average of roughly 71 miles per year across its lifetime. The two-entry history is sparse but entirely clean, showing no gaps in testing and no rapid accumulation that would hint at deferred consumable wear from heavy cycling. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and underbody, as long-term standing in a low-mileage classic invites hidden rust unseen by MOT checks. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical assessment for perishing or binding after decades of minimal movement, despite no tester flags in the record. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on brakes, exhaust emissions, or tyres, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory standards. The clean trail offers reassurance, but original 1962 mechanical components demand expert classic-car scrutiny beyond the scope of the MOT dataset.

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Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The Bentley S2 presents a stable roadworthiness status. The most recent test on 10 April 2025 at 4,575 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, matching the clean result from 30 April 2024 at 2,232 miles. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration across the two available records, with the DVSA data indicating consistent compliance and no advisories raised on either examination. The recorded mileage reflects exceptionally light use for a 64-year-old vehicle. Between the April 2024 test at 2,232 miles and the April 2025 test at 4,575 miles, the car covered just 2,343 miles in twelve months, an average of roughly 71 miles per year across its lifetime. The two-entry history is sparse but entirely clean, showing no gaps in testing and no rapid accumulation that would hint at deferred consumable wear from heavy cycling. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and underbody, as long-term standing in a low-mileage classic invites hidden rust unseen by MOT checks. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant physical assessment for perishing or binding after decades of minimal movement, despite no tester flags in the record. Given the absence of any recorded advisories on brakes, exhaust emissions, or tyres, previous ownership appears to have maintained basic statutory standards. The clean trail offers reassurance, but original 1962 mechanical components demand expert classic-car scrutiny beyond the scope of the MOT dataset.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Bentley S2 (859 HWC) from 1962 show a total of 2 MOT tests between April 2024 and April 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 2 passes and 0 failures recorded. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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