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CJW 844B

1964 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6214cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 1964 Bentley S355,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJW 844B
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1964
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,214cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,587 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 83,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 82,614 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,393 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 82,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,920 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 81,920 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 81,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 81,440 miles

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

signs of fuel leak at pump assembly but not leaking at test.

Pass 21 May 2008 81,196 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,634 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 80,124 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 80,044 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

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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CJW 844B is a 1964 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,214cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CJW 844B, 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 CJW 844B registered?

CJW 844B is a 1964 Bentley S3, first registered on 14 October 1964.

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