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EHS 46B

1964 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,179 mi
Last recorded3,179 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1964 Bentley S355,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHS 46B
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 3,179 miles

nearside inner and outer sills corroded.

nearside washer jet partially blocked.

no seat belts fitted to front seats,model year 1964 (no requirement)

offside and nearside of boot floor corroded.

offside inner and outer sills corroded(outwith prescribed areas.)

offside wiper rubber torn.

slight play at n/s and o/s/f susp/hub assys.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 2,639 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 2,636 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 1,671 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting split.

nearside rear outer sill corroded - outwith prescribed area - separate load bearing chassis.

steering damper end plate loose.

Pass 30 Mar 2007 404 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 367 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

offside front upper and lower suspension joints have slight wear/play.

park brake has marginal reserve travel.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,117 miles

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

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

slight blow at exhaust front pipe(rear 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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EHS 46B is a 1964 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EHS 46B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHS 46B?

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What year was EHS 46B registered?

EHS 46B is a 1964 Bentley S3, first registered on 30 December 1964.

Is EHS 46B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHS 46B shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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