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DPG 555B

1964 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,412 mi
Last recorded57,412 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1964 Bentley S355,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPG 555B
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 57,412 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear dampers weeping

tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Jun 2016 55,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

tyres perishing

Fail 6 Jun 2016 55,844 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp extinguishes when brake lights work (1.1.A.3f)

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

Stop lamp not working all rear intermittent - switch faulty (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

tyres perishing

Pass 14 May 2015 51,769 miles

nearside rear damper weeping - recommended

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

headlamp mask fitted to offside headlamp as kick up is in wrong direction

nearside front kingpin has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,677 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

nearside rear suspension damper weeping

Fail 23 May 2014 49,454 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres wearing low on inside edges

nearside rear suspension damper weeping

Pass 5 Jun 2013 47,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 44,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,851 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2011 41,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 38,533 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2009 34,685 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 May 2008 32,170 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 32,170 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 22 May 2008 32,161 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear spring covers fitted preventing inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2006 30,081 miles

brake pipes started to corrode

exhaust tail pipe heavily corrode

front antiroll bar links bushes perrishing

steering components oily

Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r inner sill badly corroded

o/s/f floor badly corrded

steering box damp and slight play in steering centre joint

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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DPG 555B is a 1964 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DPG 555B, 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 DPG 555B registered?

DPG 555B is a 1964 Bentley S3, first registered on 11 August 1964.

Is DPG 555B safe to buy?

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