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FSS 700

1962 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 4566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,014 mi
Last recorded50,014 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1962 Bentley Continental58,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSS 700
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,566cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,014 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,821 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,694 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 49,040 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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FSS 700 is a 1962 Bentley Continental in Red with a 4,566cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 58,810 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 FSS 700, 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 64 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 FSS 700?

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What year was FSS 700 registered?

FSS 700 is a 1962 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 1962.

Is FSS 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSS 700 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FSS 700 have outstanding finance?

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