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YAX 828

1988 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,691 mi
Last recorded119,691 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Bentley Continental72,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAX 828
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 119,691 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 119,678 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 119,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 119,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 118,307 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 116,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 115,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,451 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,954 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,358 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 108,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 107,055 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 107,055 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2011 106,147 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 106,147 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 102,476 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 102,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 99,029 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 96,612 miles

corrosion on n/s sill. n/s trim needs refitting

nail in tyre

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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YAX 828 is a 1988 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 72,246 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 YAX 828, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YAX 828 registered?

YAX 828 is a 1988 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is YAX 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YAX 828 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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