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20 WO

1998 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,281 mi
Last recorded35,281 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 WO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 35,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 35,281 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 35,117 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 34,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,024 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 32,993 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2008 31,974 miles

front tyres wearing uneavenly worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Apr 2007 29,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,376 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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20 WO is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 20 WO, 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 20 WO registered?

20 WO is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is 20 WO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 20 WO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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