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G959 UCA

1990 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Bentley Continental57,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 UCA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 88,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 86,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,235 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 83,151 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 79,546 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 78,423 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 77,918 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,885 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 75,633 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,477 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 72,219 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 72,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 67,903 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,747 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 65,698 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 May 2012 62,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front washer jet weak

Pass 10 May 2011 59,290 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside washer not working ;

Pass 17 May 2010 57,025 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 57,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 56,158 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 55,339 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006

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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G959 UCA is a 1990 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 G959 UCA, 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.

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What year was G959 UCA registered?

G959 UCA is a 1990 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 January 1990.

Is G959 UCA safe to buy?

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