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Bentley S1

Grey and Silver · Petrol · 1957 · 4,887 cc

TLK 748MOT history

TLK 748 is a grey and silver petrol Bentley S1 first used on 20 Feb 1957. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 34,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2024
Mileage
34,655 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2023
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TLK 748
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
S1
Colour
Grey and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,887 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
20 Feb 1957
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

TLK 748 was last recorded at 34,655 miles on 5 Aug 2023, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,575 miles · 2 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 34,655 miles
  • 2019 – 34,575 miles
  • 2018 – 34,325 miles
  • 2017 – 34,083 miles
  • 2016 – 33,884 miles
  • 2015 – 33,668 miles
  • 2014 – 32,572 miles
  • 2008 – 32,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,655 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body and chassis heavily oiled /coated

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

8 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,655 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    34,655 miles
    Test number
    943459865621
    • AdvisoryUnder body and chassis heavily oiled /coated

  2. Pass34,575 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,575 miles
    Test number
    273799281844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,325 miles (+242)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,325 miles
    Test number
    377027483056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion been covered in oil (6.1.B.2)

  4. Pass34,083 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    441813543829
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody and chassis slight corrosion

  5. Pass33,884 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    969470401581
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Pass33,668 miles (+1,096)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    937617115080
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • Note(1)Oil leak gearbox area.(2)Pas misting of oil around unions

  7. Pass32,572 miles (+80)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,572 miles
    Test number
    865003914031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • Note(1)Auto box slight leak.(2)Exhaust slight blow corrosion.
    • NotePas slight misting of oil round unions

  8. Fail32,492 miles1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,492 miles
    Test number
    592481118005
    • DangerousBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Questions about TLK 748

What vehicle is registration TLK 748 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TLK 748 on a grey and silver petrol Bentley S1 first used on 20 Feb 1957. 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 TLK 748 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on TLK 748 expired on 4 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on TLK 748?
The MOT on TLK 748 expired on 4 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has TLK 748 done?
TLK 748 was recorded at 34,655 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2023, an average of 139 miles a year.
Has TLK 748 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TLK 748 has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2008.
Has the mileage on TLK 748 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on TLK 748 find?
TLK 748 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: under body and chassis heavily oiled /coated.

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