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FYW 144C

1965 Bentley S3

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,027 mi
Last recorded13,027 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYW 144C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 13,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 13,018 miles

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

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,014 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 12,997 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 7 Jan 2015 12,997 miles

all tyres slightly perrished

Pass 11 Dec 2013 12,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 12,858 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 12,708 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 12,702 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,689 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 12,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 12,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 12,239 miles

both rear and near side front tyres perished

Fail 22 Dec 2005 12,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sump slightly damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2005 12,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

sump slightly damaged

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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FYW 144C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FYW 144C, 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

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What year was FYW 144C registered?

FYW 144C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 1 January 1965.

Is FYW 144C safe to buy?

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