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E1 DHC

1988 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Continental72,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 DHC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,416 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 75,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 75,048 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,739 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 72,664 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 72,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 70,988 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,022 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,484 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 63,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,028 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,192 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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E1 DHC is a 1988 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 72,246 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 E1 DHC, 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 38 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 E1 DHC registered?

E1 DHC is a 1988 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 January 1988.

Is E1 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 DHC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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