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N142 CBL

1995 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Bentley Continental59,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 CBL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 78,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 76,873 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 74,482 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 73,280 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 72,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,789 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,139 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,147 miles

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

Offside Rear sub frame shocker misting of oil

Oil leak ()

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Fail 5 Dec 2017 69,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear sub frame shocker misting of oil

Oil leak ()

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

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 27 Jan 2017 68,822 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,566 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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N142 CBL is a 1995 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 N142 CBL, 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 N142 CBL registered?

N142 CBL is a 1995 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N142 CBL 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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