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SUL 741

1956 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,682 mi
Last recorded72,682 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUL 741
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1956
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 72,682 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,657 miles

engine oil leak (oil pressure switch) rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 68,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 68,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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SUL 741 is a 1956 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SUL 741, 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 70 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SUL 741 registered?

SUL 741 is a 1956 Bentley S3, first registered on 28 May 1956.

Is SUL 741 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUL 741 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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