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ESF 70C

1965 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,474 mi
Last recorded15,474 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESF 70C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 15,474 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 15,474 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 15,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 15,351 miles

all suspension springs corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2009 15,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension springs corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2006 14,835 miles

Brake back covers (front axle) corroded.

most of chassis covered in protective covering, cant inspect properly

signs of steering joint having touched tyres (not fouling tyres at present)

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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ESF 70C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1965 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 42,486 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 ESF 70C, 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 61 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ESF 70C registered?

ESF 70C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 16 July 1965.

Is ESF 70C safe to buy?

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