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1 CVE

1988 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,467 mi
Last recorded68,467 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Continental72,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 68,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,208 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 67,183 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 66,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,935 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,908 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 66,878 miles

handbrake pads on n/s/r cracked

Pass 30 May 2018 65,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 64,666 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 64,279 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,211 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,659 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,847 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,658 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 58,852 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,223 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 57,547 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 53,796 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 53,796 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advisorys attatched

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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1 CVE is a 1988 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 72,246 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 1 CVE, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1 CVE registered?

1 CVE is a 1988 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 1 CVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 CVE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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