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G881 YYT

1990 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,941 mi
Last recorded39,941 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG881 YYT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,941 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 39,935 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 39,781 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 39,774 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 34,050 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe chaffin on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 34,050 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe chaffin on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play o/s front and rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 32,165 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 31,916 miles

Nearside Front brake wear indicator inscure

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,788 miles

LHM fluid present on offside underbody unable to ascertain due to covers

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 30,788 miles

LHM fluid present on offside underbody unable to ascertain due to covers

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 30,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,018 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,774 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 22,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 21,336 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)

Slight mineral oil leak from disrtibution valve area.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,552 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 18,405 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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G881 YYT is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1990 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 57,346 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 G881 YYT, 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 36 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 G881 YYT registered?

G881 YYT is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G881 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G881 YYT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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