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4654 PE

1963 Bentley S3

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

75,389 mi
Last recorded75,389 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration4654 PE
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,389 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 75,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,358 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery tray getting rusty.

can not see rear leaf springs to check . cover over them .

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2015 75,358 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery tray getting rusty.

can not see rear leaf springs to check . cover over them .

slight engine oil leak

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,291 miles

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,913 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,913 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 73,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,423 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,173 miles

oil leaks on engine,transmission & differential

Fail 16 Feb 2009 70,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leaks on engine,transmission & differential

Pass 18 Feb 2008 70,004 miles

reverse lights sticking

Fail 18 Feb 2008 70,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

reverse lights sticking

Pass 31 Jan 2007 69,934 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 69,739 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 69,739 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1 slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing †2 slight play in n/s/f king pin

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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4654 PE is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 4654 PE, 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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4654 PE is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 5 April 1963.

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