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JGC 687C

1965 Bentley S3

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

35,521 mi
Last recorded35,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1965 Bentley S342,486 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 687C
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 35,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 35,137 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 May 2016 34,997 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 34,803 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 34,671 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 34,486 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 34,066 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 33,830 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,486 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 32,486 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 32,059 miles

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

washer bottle has a 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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JGC 687C is a 1965 Bentley S3 in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JGC 687C, 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 JGC 687C registered?

JGC 687C is a 1965 Bentley S3, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is JGC 687C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGC 687C shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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