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26 GUU

1963 Bentley S3

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

26,758 mi
Last recorded26,758 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 GUU
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 26,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,758 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 26,762 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 26,758 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 26,758 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 26,758 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 26,750 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

How Reliable is the Bentley S3?

Based on 1,894 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

86.1%
Pass Rate
365
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 40
brake binding 30
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 28
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26 GUU is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1963 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 49,117 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley S3 fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 26 GUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S3 typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 63 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 26 GUU registered?

26 GUU is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 2 September 1963.

Is 26 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 GUU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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