MOT Status
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28,529 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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subframe damper leaking
Nearside Rear subframe damper leaking
Nearside Rear subframe damper slightly leaking
Nearside Rear subframe damper leaking
slight oil leak from nearside rear sub frame damper
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear body to axle shocker leaking
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear shock absorber to sub fram to chassis leaking
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/45/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear shock absorber to sub fram to chassis leaking
Nearside Rear body shocker leaking
Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear body shocker leaking
Nearside Rear chassis to sub fram shocker leaking
steering rack weeping slightly
items removed from windscreen prior to test
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear body shocker leaking
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside rear body shocker leaking
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front disc pads getting low.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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8 X is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 8 X, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 8 X registered?
8 X is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 September 1997.
Is 8 X safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8 X shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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