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HIL 22

1999 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

13,753 mi
Last recorded13,753 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIL 22
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 13,753 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 13,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 13,574 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 13,536 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 8 Jul 2017 13,423 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hydraulic leak from os of vehicle advise investigation

Pass 3 Jun 2015 13,200 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 13,074 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,192 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,731 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 11,722 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 11,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,186 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 10,786 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 10,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,228 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 9,355 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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HIL 22 is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 HIL 22, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HIL 22 registered?

HIL 22 is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is HIL 22 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIL 22 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HIL 22 have outstanding finance?

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