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SLX 3

1989 Bentley S1

Red Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,850 mi
Last recorded63,850 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLX 3
MakeBentley
ModelS1
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,850 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 63,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 62,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,817 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,604 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,405 miles

metalastic bush on steering box mounting worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 60,278 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,171 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley S1?

Based on 1,012 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
416
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
brake binding 17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13
brake recording little or no effort 12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10
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SLX 3 is a 1989 Bentley S1 in Red with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Bentley S1 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SLX 3, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley S1 typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 37 years old, this Bentley S1 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SLX 3 registered?

SLX 3 is a 1989 Bentley S1, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is SLX 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLX 3 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SLX 3 have outstanding finance?

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