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SH 5151

1999 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

11,245 mi
Last recorded11,245 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH 5151
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 11,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 10,866 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 10,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 10,663 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 10,497 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 10,238 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,178 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,100 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 9,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 9,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 9,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 8,989 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,973 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 8,842 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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SH 5151 is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 SH 5151, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH 5151?

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What year was SH 5151 registered?

SH 5151 is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 June 1999.

Is SH 5151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH 5151 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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