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S194 CPC

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,277 mi
Last recorded59,277 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS194 CPC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 59,277 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 58,980 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 58,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 58,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 58,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 58,079 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 56,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/s/r sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,935 miles

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

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

Nearside front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads cracking

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 47,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front seat tilt not working

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre treads cracking

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 6,693 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,666 miles

rear off side sub frame damper leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 33,210 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,591 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 28,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,736 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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S194 CPC is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S194 CPC, 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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S194 CPC is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S194 CPC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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