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M381 JWO

1995 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,297 mi
Last recorded144,297 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Bentley Continental59,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM381 JWO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 144,297 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 143,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 143,609 miles

all 4 tires starting to perish

Pass 29 Apr 2021 143,597 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 143,542 miles

slight cracking to side wall off all 4 tyres

Pass 8 Dec 2015 143,461 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,380 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 142,941 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 142,941 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 141,650 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 140,994 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 29 Oct 2009 139,409 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 139,407 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 137,441 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 135,714 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 131,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 131,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2005 119,858 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

N/S/F & O/S/F TYRES WEARING ON EDGES KEEP A CHECK.

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE KEEP A CHECK.

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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M381 JWO is a 1995 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M381 JWO, 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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What year was M381 JWO registered?

M381 JWO is a 1995 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 January 1995.

Is M381 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M381 JWO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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