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AHJ 86C

1990 Bentley S3

Maroon Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,866 mi
Last recorded92,866 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 1990 Bentley S385,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHJ 86C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 92,866 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both chassis bump stops (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,417 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,023 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,023 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 864,390 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,481 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/r inner sill panel corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2013 85,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s/r inner sill panel corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 85,250 miles

note front brake pipes slight corotion

Fail 30 Aug 2012 85,248 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

note front brake pipes slight corotion

Pass 9 May 2011 84,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 84,886 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,501 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 84,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 83,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 83,549 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 81,543 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 81,527 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front 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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AHJ 86C is a 1990 Bentley S3 in Maroon with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 85,233 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 AHJ 86C, 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 36 years old, this Bentley S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AHJ 86C is a 1990 Bentley S3, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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