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100 JDC

1962 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,988 mi
Last recorded96,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1962 Bentley Continental58,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 JDC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 96,988 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 96,988 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,962 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,942 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 96,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper bracket mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 96,888 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,793 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 96,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,713 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 96,713 miles

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,585 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 96,471 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 96,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,420 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,120 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,886 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 95,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,617 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,643 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 90,938 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,922 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 88,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 88,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 87,377 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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100 JDC is a 1962 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1962 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 58,810 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 Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 JDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 64 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 100 JDC registered?

100 JDC is a 1962 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 November 1962.

Is 100 JDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 100 JDC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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