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E5 SVG

1998 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,618 mi
Last recorded36,618 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 SVG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 36,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 36,618 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 35,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 35,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 28,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 27,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 27,150 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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E5 SVG is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E5 SVG, 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 E5 SVG registered?

E5 SVG is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is E5 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E5 SVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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