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998 FXF

1963 Bentley S3

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,493 mi
Last recorded28,493 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration998 FXF
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2023 28,493 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 25,390 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 23,001 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 22,884 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 22,459 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 21,641 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,334 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 20,108 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 19,762 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 19,752 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 19,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 18,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 18,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,913 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,950 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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998 FXF is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 998 FXF, 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 998 FXF registered?

998 FXF is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 17 May 1963.

Is 998 FXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 998 FXF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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