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JTE 690B

1980 Bentley S3

Grey Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,640 mi
Last recorded95,640 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTE 690B
MakeBentley
ModelS3
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2025 95,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear sill underside corrosion

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive auto transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 95,628 miles

Nearside sill underside corrosion

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2024 95,621 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside sill underside corrosion

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 95,608 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2022 95,602 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

n/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 4 May 2021 95,585 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 95,572 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,566 miles

outer sills corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 95,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,215 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,881 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 93,845 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 93,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 92,955 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 92,947 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

o\s steering rail linkage idler arm bushes slight play

oil leak considered dangerous due to leaking onto exhaust

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,404 miles

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,938 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 91,809 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 91,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise mineral oil drip

advise oil leaks

Pass 29 Apr 2008 91,515 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 91,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f wing mounting corroded

steering system has slight freeplay

Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 89,889 miles

advise items noted vt 32 231019886028

rear chassis & body mountigs repaired unable to tell type of repair due to underseal

Fail 30 Mar 2006 89,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s sill corroded advise attension-play in steering joints-slight play wheel bearings-oil 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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JTE 690B is a 1980 Bentley S3 in Grey with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 JTE 690B, 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 46 years old, this Bentley S3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JTE 690B is a 1980 Bentley S3, first registered on 1 March 1980.

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