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AL 45

1957 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 4887cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL 45
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1957
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,887cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 84,032 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 84,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2014 82,271 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 82,271 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 81,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,196 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 75,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 73,951 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 72,416 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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AL 45 is a 1957 Bentley Continental in Green with a 4,887cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AL 45, 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 69 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 AL 45 registered?

AL 45 is a 1957 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1957.

Is AL 45 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL 45 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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