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P116 FBC

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,315 mi
Last recorded33,315 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 FBC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 33,315 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 33,233 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front tyres very badly worn on inside edges; strongly recommend that they be changed and tracking/steering geometry checked

Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,891 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 31,037 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 31,037 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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P116 FBC is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 P116 FBC, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P116 FBC registered?

P116 FBC is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P116 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P116 FBC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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