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R388 VRH

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,625 mi
Last recorded36,625 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 VRH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 35,521 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 35,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber slight leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 35,000 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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R388 VRH is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R388 VRH, 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 R388 VRH registered?

R388 VRH is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R388 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 VRH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R388 VRH have outstanding finance?

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