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BGS 983B

1963 Bentley S3

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,504 mi
Last recorded51,504 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGS 983B
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 51,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,231 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,875 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

fairly heavy pressure needed on footbrake pedal to apply stop lights

Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brakes binding slightly

fairly heavy pressure needed on footbrake pedal to apply stop lights

Pass 25 Jun 2010 50,254 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 49,396 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 49,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 49,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 49,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BGS 983B is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BGS 983B, 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 BGS 983B registered?

BGS 983B is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 7 May 1963.

Is BGS 983B safe to buy?

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