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B1 FUP

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,000 mi
Last recorded23,000 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 FUP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 23,000 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 22,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 22,753 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 22,005 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 20,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 20,470 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 20,359 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 20,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 20,162 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,981 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 91,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 91,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 19,375 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,820 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,263 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 18,255 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 18,062 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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B1 FUP is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 B1 FUP, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 FUP registered?

B1 FUP is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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The MOT history for B1 FUP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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