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MCY 149B

1964 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,065 mi
Last recorded21,065 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1964 Bentley S355,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 149B
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,065 miles

centre exhaust box minor blow

front tyres worn on inner edges slight distortion to inner side walls

signs of corrosion nearside front body mount outrigger marginal

some general wear located in steering and suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2015 18,341 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pump electrical connections suspect

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 16,789 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 15,239 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,585 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 7,612 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

dipswitch action rather vague

minor scuffing to front tyre sidewalls

slight signs of perishing and corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2009 5,024 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light scuffing to front tyre sidewalls

minor signs of perishing and corrosion -especially to front exhaust

Pass 1 Dec 2008 2,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light scuffing to front tyre sidewalls

nearside front suspension arm bush marginal play

rear brake fluid reservoir level was down slightly -have topped up-maintain check

some signs of perishing and corrosion

washers rather weak action

Fail 1 Dec 2008 2,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

light scuffing to front tyre sidewalls

nearside front suspension arm bush marginal play

rear brake fluid reservoir level was down slightly -have topped up-maintain check

some signs of perishing and corrosion

washers rather weak action

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,821 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

minor perishing and corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2006 94,668 miles

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight perishing and corrosion to lower areas and components

Pass 14 Jan 2006 91,735 miles

minor wear suspension etc

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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MCY 149B is a 1964 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1964 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 55,191 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 MCY 149B, 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 62 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MCY 149B is a 1964 Bentley S3, first registered on 1 January 1964.

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