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1398 FS

1963 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1963 Bentley Continental70,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1398 FS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1963
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 74,790 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,790 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 74,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 74,071 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,263 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,493 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,945 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 70,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 70,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,042 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 67,643 miles

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

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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1398 FS is a 1963 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1963 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 70,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 1398 FS, 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 63 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1398 FS registered?

1398 FS is a 1963 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 July 1963.

Is 1398 FS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1398 FS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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