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M588 JEC

1995 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Bentley Continental59,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM588 JEC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 88,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

underside covered in waxoil

Pass 16 May 2019 86,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 86,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 84,595 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 83,700 miles

Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under chassi undercoat covered the rusty components of the vehicle, rusted part cannot be seen

Fail 19 Oct 2016 83,700 miles

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under chassi undercoat covered the rusty components of the vehicle, rusted part cannot be seen

Pass 27 Oct 2015 83,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,646 miles

Nearside rear subframe damper leaking

Slight play in wheel bearings

lhm fluid leaking out of drivers floor pan

Pass 11 Apr 2013 81,306 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,976 miles

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

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

Power steering pipes corroding

Fail 12 Mar 2012 79,976 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,865 miles

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

n/s rear axle damper leaking

Pass 1 Feb 2010 78,982 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 75,163 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)

power steering pipes corroding

power steering pipes leaking slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 14 Nov 2007 75,163 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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)

power steering pipes corroding

power steering pipes leaking slightly

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 13 Nov 2006 70,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 65,745 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 65,706 miles

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

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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M588 JEC is a 1995 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M588 JEC, 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 M588 JEC registered?

M588 JEC is a 1995 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 June 1995.

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