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L88 FAM

1998 Bentley Continental

Orange Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

54,426 mi
Last recorded54,426 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 FAM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 54,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 53,686 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,818 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 51,817 miles

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

front pads getting low

nsf upper trailing arm bush weak

Pass 5 Apr 2022 46,964 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,010 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,693 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 34,583 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 34,312 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 33,746 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,973 miles

slight play in steering detected at n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,965 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,079 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,688 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,409 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,056 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,584 miles

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

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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L88 FAM is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Orange with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 L88 FAM, 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 28 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 L88 FAM registered?

L88 FAM is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L88 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 FAM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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