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M340 ROS

1995 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,700 mi
Last recorded65,700 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1995 Bentley Continental59,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM340 ROS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 65,700 miles

Hazzard warning switch intermittent

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer switch intermittent

Fail 17 Mar 2021 65,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Hazzard warning switch intermittent

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer switch intermittent

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 65,629 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related perishing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,218 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on outer side wall

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

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 61,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre, sidewall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 61,275 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre, sidewall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,772 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,750 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perishing

o/s/f tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,584 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,584 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 55,451 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,269 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 55,202 miles

very slight play in left rear bearing/hub, both rear tyres wearing on inner edge"s front right tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 12 Nov 2008 54,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 51,163 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,396 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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M340 ROS is a 1995 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1995 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 59,200 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 M340 ROS, 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 31 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M340 ROS is a 1995 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 January 1995.

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