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A1 FUL

1990 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,377 mi
Last recorded70,377 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 FUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 70,377 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 69,123 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,058 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,896 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 65,839 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 62,367 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,550 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 55,344 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 51,860 miles

engine oil leak

power steering fluid misting around bottom of car

Pass 6 May 2017 49,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 48,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 45,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 44,459 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 43,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,156 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 42,262 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,207 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,555 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 40,546 miles

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,248 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,308 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 39,305 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres side walls perished advise replace

Fail 12 Oct 2006 38,849 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

jack plates bent

near side zonk damper leaking

rat trap dented

Pass 12 Oct 2006 38,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

jack plates bent

near side zonk damper leaking

rat trap dented

Pass 21 Oct 2005 36,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 36,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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A1 FUL is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,346 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 A1 FUL, 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 36 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 FUL registered?

A1 FUL is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 September 1990.

Is A1 FUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 FUL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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