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CP005LY

1963 Bentley S3

Brown Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

83,980 mi
Last recorded83,980 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP005LY
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2015 83,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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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CP005LY is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Brown with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 CP005LY, 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.

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What year was CP005LY registered?

CP005LY is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 19 August 1963.

Is CP005LY safe to buy?

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