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CRE 1

1964 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1964 Bentley S355,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRE 1
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 88,535 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,782 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush trunion bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,208 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,200 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 84,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 84,338 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 84,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 83,285 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 83,273 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 83,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes poor and poorly fitted, underbody poor conition various poor welds repairs carried out, various minor oil leaks,

various bushes worn, various componments corroded, various underbody corrsion, unable to see leaf spring due to coverings, rear leaf springs corroded, fuel pipes corroded,

rear seat belts poorly fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 82,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 53,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 53,733 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,734 miles

corrosion in both side cills...

Fail 9 Aug 2006 53,733 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in both side cills...

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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CRE 1 is a 1964 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1964 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 55,191 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 CRE 1, 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 62 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CRE 1 registered?

CRE 1 is a 1964 Bentley S3, first registered on 13 August 1964.

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