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EVA 10

1978 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,336 mi
Last recorded27,336 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVA 10
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 27,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 27,248 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 27,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,953 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 26,720 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Has slight coolant leak from bottom of radiator area.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 26,694 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,684 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low adj n/s dip beam (1.8)

rev light inop

some rusting to rear chassis over rear wheel arches underseal peeled off

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,461 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,429 miles

Rear age cracking on tyres in tread pattern

brake pedal long carried out decelerometer test only just met requirements

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,094 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 26,074 miles

slight binding to n/s/front brake

Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,050 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 26,046 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,678 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 25,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,442 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 25,327 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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EVA 10 is a 1978 Bentley Continental in White with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EVA 10, 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 48 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 EVA 10 registered?

EVA 10 is a 1978 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 1978.

Is EVA 10 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EVA 10 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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