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GJB 2C

1965 Bentley S3

Brown Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,252 mi
Last recorded41,252 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJB 2C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,252 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,365 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 39,964 miles

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

o/s steering idler has slight play/

Pass 22 May 2013 39,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,702 miles

Under vehicle heavily undersealed

n/s B piller side light inop

oil leak engine area

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,933 miles

engine oil leak

vehicle covered in underseal,exact condition unknown

Pass 30 Jan 2009 38,759 miles

Slight engine oil leak from oil guage sensor

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight power steering leak from pump (dripping onto bottom radiator rubber hose)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,620 miles

vehical heavely undersealed unable to fully visually inspect

Pass 27 Oct 2006 38,335 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 38,199 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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GJB 2C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Brown with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GJB 2C, 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.

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What year was GJB 2C registered?

GJB 2C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 29 October 1965.

Is GJB 2C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJB 2C shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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