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PUC 1Y

1998 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

27,699 mi
Last recorded27,699 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUC 1Y
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,699 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 27,350 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 26,717 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 26,546 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 24,193 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 May 2011 23,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 23,112 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 22,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,265 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 19,407 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 18,660 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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PUC 1Y is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 PUC 1Y, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PUC 1Y registered?

PUC 1Y is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PUC 1Y safe to buy?

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