CarVerify

Free Car Check

748 UYP

1960 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6230cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,021 mi
Last recorded48,021 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1960 Bentley Continental72,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration748 UYP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1960
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 48,021 miles

nearside front and offside front roll bar link arm bushes perished/split

nearside front brake binding slightly

smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front anti roll bar bushes perished

nearside front brake binding

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,571 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bump stop in poor condition

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,585 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,583 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,938 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 43,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 43,339 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,362 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 40,149 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 39,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,161 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 39,092 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

748 UYP is a 1960 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1960 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 72,074 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 748 UYP, 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 66 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 748 UYP?

You can check the full history of 748 UYP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 748 UYP registered?

748 UYP is a 1960 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 January 1960.

Is 748 UYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 748 UYP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 748 UYP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 748 UYP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.