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D6 MDM

1998 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,826 mi
Last recorded52,826 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD6 MDM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 52,691 miles

Engine oil leak

Leak from steering rack

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2020 52,687 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil leak

Leak from steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2019 51,091 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 50,723 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,418 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

metal fuel pipe damaged under body [not leaking]

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack joint

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

metal fuel pipe damaged under body [not leaking]

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack joint

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,050 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,141 miles

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2008 44,164 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 42,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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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D6 MDM is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D6 MDM, 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 D6 MDM registered?

D6 MDM is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D6 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D6 MDM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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