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1 JDS

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,212 mi
Last recorded59,212 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JDS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,212 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 59,172 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 59,172 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,542 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 58,202 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE LOWER SUB-FRAME SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING FLUID----------

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,202 miles

NOTE OFFSIDE LOWER SUB-FRAME SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING FLUID----------

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,250 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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1 JDS is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 1 JDS, 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 28 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 JDS registered?

1 JDS is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is 1 JDS safe to buy?

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