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CEN 872C

1965 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,559 mi
Last recorded38,559 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEN 872C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,559 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,152 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,711 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,873 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 28,319 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight play in o/s/front king pin

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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CEN 872C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CEN 872C, 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

How do I check the history of CEN 872C?

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What year was CEN 872C registered?

CEN 872C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 15 January 1965.

Is CEN 872C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEN 872C shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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