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JYY 105C

1965 Bentley S3

Maroon Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,879 mi
Last recorded43,879 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYY 105C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 43,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,696 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,648 miles

Nearside Front Upper bump stop breaking up

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 42,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper bump stop breaking up

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 42,553 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 42,529 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 42,442 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,468 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 41,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,867 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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JYY 105C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Maroon with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JYY 105C, 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 JYY 105C?

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What year was JYY 105C registered?

JYY 105C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 6 April 1965.

Is JYY 105C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JYY 105C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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