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FLW 751C

1965 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

878 mi
Last recorded878 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLW 751C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 413 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 399 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,937 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,559 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 98,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 96,860 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s outer headlamp glass cracked

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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FLW 751C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLW 751C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FLW 751C?

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What year was FLW 751C registered?

FLW 751C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 22 October 1965.

Is FLW 751C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLW 751C shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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