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JFO 161

1987 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,567 mi
Last recorded6,567 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Bentley Continental57,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 161
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 6,567 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,197 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 6,081 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 6,073 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 4,639 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 4,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 4,213 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 4,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 3,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 73 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 97,738 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 96,014 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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JFO 161 is a 1987 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 57,170 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 JFO 161, 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 39 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 JFO 161 registered?

JFO 161 is a 1987 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is JFO 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 161 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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