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UFF 398

1955 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 4900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,225 mi
Last recorded51,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2005
Typical for 1955 Bentley Continental23,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFF 398
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1955
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2005 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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UFF 398 is a 1955 Bentley Continental in Black with a 4,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1955 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.9% with a typical mileage of 23,492 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 UFF 398, 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 71 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UFF 398 registered?

UFF 398 is a 1955 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1955.

Is UFF 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UFF 398 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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