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JM 1500

1965 Bentley S3

Yellow Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,846 mi
Last recorded89,846 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM 1500
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2016 89,846 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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JM 1500 is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Yellow with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JM 1500, 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 JM 1500 registered?

JM 1500 is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 1 February 1965.

Is JM 1500 safe to buy?

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