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DLJ 135

1963 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,503 mi
Last recorded50,503 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1963 Bentley S349,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLJ 135
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1963
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2015 50,392 miles

o/s underfloor rusty and holed

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,743 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 49,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 48,678 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,787 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,097 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 47,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 46,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,900 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 44,900 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,491 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,547 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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DLJ 135 is a 1963 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Bentley S3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 49,117 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 DLJ 135, 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 63 years old, this Bentley S3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DLJ 135 registered?

DLJ 135 is a 1963 Bentley S3, first registered on 4 May 1963.

Is DLJ 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLJ 135 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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