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TEU 74C

1965 Bentley S3

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,933 mi
Last recorded97,933 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEU 74C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 97,933 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 97,933 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,580 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,123 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,049 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,419 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 93,419 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 92,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2012 92,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 92,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 91,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering box oily

Pass 20 May 2009 91,354 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s wiper split

slight play o/s king pin

Pass 20 May 2008 90,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 May 2008 90,935 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 89,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 87,838 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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TEU 74C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TEU 74C, 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.

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What year was TEU 74C registered?

TEU 74C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 12 March 1965.

Is TEU 74C safe to buy?

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