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981 GLN

1955 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 4875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

672 mi
Last recorded672 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1955 Bentley Continental23,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration981 GLN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,875cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2012 672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 649 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 99,416 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,095 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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981 GLN is a 1955 Bentley Continental in Red with a 4,875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.9% with a typical mileage of 23,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 981 GLN, 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 71 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 981 GLN registered?

981 GLN is a 1955 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 April 1955.

Is 981 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 981 GLN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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