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C2 BKS

1990 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,532 mi
Last recorded59,532 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 BKS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 59,532 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 59,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 59,271 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 59,226 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Advise renewal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 58,549 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 58,057 miles

OIL LEAK EVIDENT FROM PANEL UNDER DRIVERS FEET. O/S/R SHOCKER HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Apr 2019 57,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,546 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,393 miles

CORROSION EVIDENT ON SILLS AT REAR

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,330 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 53,984 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 49,784 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,241 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 44,512 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,512 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 44,387 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,680 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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C2 BKS is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,346 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C2 BKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 BKS registered?

C2 BKS is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is C2 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 BKS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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