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383 CLO

1961 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,247 mi
Last recorded70,247 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1961 Bentley Continental50,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration383 CLO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 64,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 63,178 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 62,010 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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383 CLO is a 1961 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1961 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 50,550 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 383 CLO, 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 65 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 383 CLO?

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What year was 383 CLO registered?

383 CLO is a 1961 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 June 1961.

Is 383 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 383 CLO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 383 CLO have outstanding finance?

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