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EAY 333C

1997 Bentley S3

Red Petrol 6200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

22,197 mi
Last recorded22,197 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAY 333C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,197 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 22,066 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 21,969 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 21,871 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,752 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 May 2012 21,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 21,419 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 21,053 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

center front steering ram has slight leakage.

osf steering box has slight leakage from a component.

slight play osf king pin.

Pass 13 May 2009 21,053 miles

center front steering ram has slight leakage.

osf steering box has slight leakage from a component.

slight play osf king pin.

Pass 20 May 2008 20,827 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 20,827 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

center steering pivot point secureing nut loose.

Pass 15 May 2007 20,360 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/r fuel pump seeping

Pass 15 May 2006 19,937 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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EAY 333C is a 1997 Bentley S3 in Red with a 6,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EAY 333C, 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 29 years old, this Bentley S3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EAY 333C is a 1997 Bentley S3, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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