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4 XAT

1995 Bentley Continental

Beige Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

148,848 mi
Last recorded148,848 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Bentley Continental59,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 XAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1995
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 148,848 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 148,156 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,757 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 140,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 131,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,228 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 126,637 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 124,367 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 119,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,447 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 116,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 111,541 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 100,045 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

pipe above rear silencer leading into offside rear shock absorber corroded

play/wear in both front lower ball joints when jacked

play/wear in nearside steering

several brake pipes front and rear corroded in several places

Fail 11 Apr 2008 99,703 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes at offside rear suspension arm(through wheel)rusted (unable to reach with corrosion assesment tool)

damp patch to offside front floor(suspension fluid)

several other brake pipes at rear rusted

suspension sphere to nearside front damp(not leaking at time of test)

unable to see majority of brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 11 Apr 2008 99,703 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes at offside rear suspension arm(through wheel)rusted (unable to reach with corrosion assesment tool)

damp patch to offside front floor(suspension fluid)

several other brake pipes at rear rusted

suspension sphere to nearside front damp(not leaking at time of test)

unable to see majority of brake pipes due to underseal

Pass 2 Feb 2007 99,242 miles

balck paint/sealer on some brake pipes

offside rear brake pipes corroded on top of lower suspension arm

some corrosion on brake pipes

some lift in both lower ball joints

Pass 8 Feb 2006 98,124 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 98,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on most brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on edge

slight play in both front wheel bearings †

tyres perishing

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 XAT is a 1995 Bentley Continental in Beige with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1995 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 59,200 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 XAT, 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 31 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 XAT registered?

4 XAT is a 1995 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 July 1995.

Is 4 XAT safe to buy?

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