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ELW 789C

1965 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,065 mi
Last recorded94,065 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1965 Bentley Continental46,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELW 789C
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,065 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 93,468 miles

slight blow rear exhaust

Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,353 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 92,719 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,102 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and both outers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

steering box drop arm gaiter is deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,866 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 89,975 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 89,975 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,908 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 89,365 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 88,491 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 87,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 87,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 87,330 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 86,855 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 86,688 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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ELW 789C is a 1965 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1965 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,746 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 ELW 789C, 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 61 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 ELW 789C?

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What year was ELW 789C registered?

ELW 789C is a 1965 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 May 1965.

Is ELW 789C safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELW 789C shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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