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Bentley S Type

Blue · Petrol · 1958 · 4,887 cc

KSU 137MOT history

KSU 137 is a blue petrol Bentley S Type first used on 1 Apr 1988. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2022 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 12,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2022
Mileage
12,883 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSU 137
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
S Type
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,887 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 Apr 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

KSU 137 was last recorded at 12,883 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 74 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2008: 806 miles, lower than 99,483 miles on 2 Feb 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,809 miles · 22 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
74 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 12,883 miles
  • 2021 – 12,809 miles
  • 2020 – 12,693 miles
  • 2019 – 12,653 miles
  • 2018 – 12,187 miles
  • 2017 – 12,000 miles
  • 2016 – 11,861 miles
  • 2012 – 6,066 miles
  • 2010 – 3,742 miles
  • 2009 – 2,813 miles
  • 2008 – 806 miles
  • 2007 – 99,483 miles
  • 2005 – 96,526 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail12,883 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Under body under-sealed.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Inner and outer sills corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Middle exhaust corroded and minor blow.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail12,883 miles (+74)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,883 miles
    Test number
    504833514058
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass12,809 miles (+116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    12,809 miles
    Test number
    753477902769
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust blowing.
    • AdvisoryUnder body under-sealed.

  3. Pass12,693 miles (+40)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    12,693 miles
    Test number
    948674653842
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryInner and outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust corroded and minor blow.
    • AdvisoryUnder body under-sealed.

  4. Pass12,653 miles (+466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    12,653 miles
    Test number
    962629778837
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnder body under-sealed.

  5. Pass12,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    12,187 miles
    Test number
    293693119407
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust corroded and minor blow.

  6. Fail12,187 miles (+187)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,187 miles
    Test number
    209074288859
    • DangerousFront Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust corroded and minor blow.

  7. Pass12,000 miles (+139)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,000 miles
    Test number
    133365174106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,861 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,861 miles
    Test number
    742834610292
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUnder body under-sealed.
    • AdvisoryWipers not parking but not obscuring drivers view.

  9. Fail11,861 miles (+5,795)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,861 miles
    Test number
    612643782045
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryUnder body under-sealed.
    • AdvisoryWipers not parking but not obscuring drivers view.

  10. Pass6,066 miles (+2,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    6,066 miles
    Test number
    376910342067
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass3,742 miles (+929)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    3,742 miles
    Test number
    843576210369
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear inner tyer walls damaged

  12. Pass2,813 miles (+2,007)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    2,813 miles
    Test number
    971430559315
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass806 miles (-98,677)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    806 miles
    Test number
    101529178088
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass99,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    99,483 miles
    Test number
    242453837064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,483 miles (+2,957)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,483 miles
    Test number
    984063137050
    • FailureFront Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass96,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    693625325308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,526 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,526 miles
    Test number
    174518715364
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Questions about KSU 137

What vehicle is registration KSU 137 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSU 137 on a blue petrol Bentley S Type first used on 1 Apr 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KSU 137 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KSU 137 expired on 21 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KSU 137?
The MOT on KSU 137 expired on 21 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KSU 137 done?
KSU 137 was recorded at 12,883 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022.
Has KSU 137 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSU 137 has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on KSU 137 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KSU 137 find?
KSU 137 failed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 2 major defects: offside front cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting; offside rear cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting.

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