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961 FYN

1963 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,760 mi
Last recorded52,760 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration961 FYN
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 52,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 51,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 50,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

visual smoke test.

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,483 miles

visual smoke test.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,073 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center body mounts corroded

engine missfire

inner and under sills corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2011 44,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center body mounts corroded

engine missfire

inner and under sills corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2010

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,715 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 42,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,090 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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961 FYN is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 961 FYN, 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 961 FYN registered?

961 FYN is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 13 June 1963.

Is 961 FYN safe to buy?

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