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ABK 143A

1962 Bentley S3

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

28,403 mi
Last recorded28,403 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABK 143A
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 28,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Indicator switch broke

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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ABK 143A is a 1962 Bentley S3 in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 ABK 143A, 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 64 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 ABK 143A registered?

ABK 143A is a 1962 Bentley S3, first registered on 11 October 1962.

Is ABK 143A safe to buy?

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