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4 WME

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,510 mi
Last recorded6,510 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 WME
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 6,510 miles

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

Slight fluid seepage round steering unit.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 6,325 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 6,139 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2012 6,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2011 5,717 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 5,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 4,223 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 3,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 3,570 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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4 WME is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 4 WME, 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 4 WME registered?

4 WME is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 4 WME safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 WME 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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