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EYT 835C

1965 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,211 mi
Last recorded75,211 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 835C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 75,211 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,108 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 72,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,257 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade smearing on screen

Offside Windscreen wiper blade smearing on screen

Spreader plate fitted at N/S seat belt mounting,unable to assess floor condition under plate.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 70,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,192 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,084 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 69,619 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 69,353 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 May 2010 69,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 68,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 67,630 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 67,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 67,630 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,294 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 66,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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EYT 835C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EYT 835C, 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

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What year was EYT 835C registered?

EYT 835C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 18 August 1965.

Is EYT 835C safe to buy?

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