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2002 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,587 mi
Last recorded83,587 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Bentley Continental29,716 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration570 BYS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,587 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 81,510 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 81,510 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

stop lamps only work when pedal is pressed hard

petrol leaking from underside of engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,224 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 76,962 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 74,712 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 74,709 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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570 BYS is a 2002 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,716 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 570 BYS, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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570 BYS is a 2002 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 January 2002.

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