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KBY 97C

1979 Bentley S3

Gold Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,837 mi
Last recorded41,837 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBY 97C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2018 41,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 41,754 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 41,721 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 41,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,561 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,304 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls.

Nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 41,181 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

offside rear tyre wall cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,138 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,574 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 40,463 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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KBY 97C is a 1979 Bentley S3 in Gold with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KBY 97C, 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 47 years old, this Bentley S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KBY 97C?

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What year was KBY 97C registered?

KBY 97C is a 1979 Bentley S3, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is KBY 97C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KBY 97C shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KBY 97C have outstanding finance?

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