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828 HON

1963 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,419 mi
Last recorded12,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration828 HON
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 12,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has very small rust hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 12,409 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 12,364 miles

Nearside Front Slight bind

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front King Pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 12,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,333 miles

Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

signs of under body corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and hole but not with in prescribed area

Pass 13 Jun 2014 12,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,204 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 12,173 miles

slight bind on offside front brake

slight play in nearside front suspension joints

Pass 24 May 2011 12,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 11,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,842 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 11 Aug 2007 11,804 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 11,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake readings becoming low

Pass 3 Aug 2006 11,665 miles

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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828 HON is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 828 HON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 828 HON registered?

828 HON is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 13 March 1963.

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