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P592 OMJ

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,160 mi
Last recorded46,160 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP592 OMJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,160 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 46,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 46,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

oil leak around engine

Fail 17 Mar 2017 46,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,737 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 44,403 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 44,018 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

general underside surface corrosion

slight corrosion to both front and rear brake disce vehicle has been standing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,873 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 41,850 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,170 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,987 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wear on rear tyre edges

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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P592 OMJ is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P592 OMJ, 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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P592 OMJ is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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