MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,597 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
covers reducing access for full inspection
slight leak from the steering side
under seal covering some testable items
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
shields limiting inspection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Shields limiting inspection
shields limiting inspection
SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION
shields limiting inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both rear tyres are cracking
slight corrosion to both rear sills
slight play in steering joints
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
both rear tyres are cracking
o/s/f brakes,suspension,tyre and wheel are coverd in oil
slight corrosion to both rear sills
slight play in the steering joints
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
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EIW 4000 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 EIW 4000, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was EIW 4000 registered?
EIW 4000 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 1997.
Is EIW 4000 safe to buy?
The MOT history for EIW 4000 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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