MOT Status
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76,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake grabbing slightly front brake discs have some signs of grabbing marks (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play coming from steering rack.
High Level stop light not illuminating, have to presume it is not connected
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pressure warning alert shows after pumping pedal repeatedly several times, advise further investigation and rectifcation if necessary
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear suspension appears quite firm for this model, suspension units maybe deteriorating
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
low mineral oil level (brake fluid)
n/s park brake adjuster siezed
park brake pedal travel getting toward excessive, advise adjustment
prake pressure warning lamp illuminated during test, brakes still function , advise further investigation and rectification if necessary.
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
n/s park brake adjuster siezed
park brake pedal travel getting toward excessive, advise adjustment
prake pressure warning lamp illuminated during test, brakes still function , advise further investigation and rectification if necessary.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
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P743 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.
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 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 P743 XGT, 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 P743 XGT registered?
P743 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 February 1997.
Is P743 XGT safe to buy?
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