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28 TL

1998 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

24,301 mi
Last recorded24,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration28 TL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 24,301 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 24,243 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 24,233 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 24,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

high handbrake lever travel

Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,158 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 24,151 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 23,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 23,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 22,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 22,730 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 22,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,595 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 19,751 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 16,217 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 13,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,173 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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28 TL is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 28 TL, 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 28 TL registered?

28 TL is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is 28 TL safe to buy?

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