1961 Bentley S2 6.2L Petrol · 217 UXJ
1961 Bentley S2 (6.2L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1961. Recorded mileage 40,739 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY S2
- Year / Origin
- 1961
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,739 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1961
- Engine
- 6230cc
217 UXJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2022
- 40,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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217 UXJ Mileage History
- 21/10/202140,521 mi
- 21/10/202140,521 mi
- 25/11/202240,738 mi+217 mi
- 28/11/202240,739 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 197 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
217 UXJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1961 Bentley S2 (217 UXJ) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”.
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