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JLD 4D

1966 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,378 mi
Last recorded27,378 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLD 4D
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1966
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,301 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 27,176 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 27,044 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JLD 4D is a 1966 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JLD 4D, 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 60 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 JLD 4D registered?

JLD 4D is a 1966 Bentley S3, first registered on 14 April 1966.

Is JLD 4D safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLD 4D shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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