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WEL 816

1964 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,774 mi
Last recorded40,774 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 1964 Bentley S355,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 816
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 40,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside of the vehicle covered inunder body sealer

Fail 17 Mar 2023 40,772 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underside of the vehicle covered inunder body sealer

Pass 17 Jun 2018 38,015 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 38,015 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear wheel arches holed

Pass 1 Mar 2017 37,815 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,100 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,790 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,602 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,417 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 35,814 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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WEL 816 is a 1964 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WEL 816, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WEL 816 registered?

WEL 816 is a 1964 Bentley S3, first registered on 6 May 1964.

Is WEL 816 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEL 816 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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