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UXU 397

1965 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,207 mi
Last recorded54,207 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUXU 397
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,696 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,636 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,374 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 46,429 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 45,749 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 43,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 42,358 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,849 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 38,845 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,511 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 31,759 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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UXU 397 is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 UXU 397, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UXU 397 registered?

UXU 397 is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 6 April 1965.

Is UXU 397 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UXU 397 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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