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DSU 283

1987 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1987 Bentley Continental57,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSU 283
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 70,186 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension component has slight misting of fluid

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,196 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 70,186 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,196 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 70,182 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 46,970 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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DSU 283 is a 1987 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 57,170 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 DSU 283, 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 39 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DSU 283?

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What year was DSU 283 registered?

DSU 283 is a 1987 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 November 1987.

Is DSU 283 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSU 283 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DSU 283 have outstanding finance?

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