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FYX 290C

1965 Bentley S3

Maroon Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 290C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,569 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 53,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 53,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 53,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,043 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,796 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes poor/split no play found

both rear indicator lens off colour /fading

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 1 May 2013 52,642 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

anti roll bar bushes starting to split

small play in both front hubs

Pass 9 May 2012 52,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

small play in near side front hub

Pass 6 May 2011 51,925 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 6 May 2011 51,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 51,600 miles

small play in near side front hub

Pass 23 Feb 2009 51,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti roll bar bushes split /no excessive play

small play in both front hubs

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,982 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,696 miles

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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FYX 290C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Maroon with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYX 290C, 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 FYX 290C registered?

FYX 290C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 22 January 1965.

Is FYX 290C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYX 290C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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