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3 KSA

1996 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,097 mi
Last recorded67,097 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 KSA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 67,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aged & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aged & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2023 67,097 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aged & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aged & Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 67,093 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 66,752 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,323 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 65,185 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 64,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,272 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,761 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,262 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,538 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 52,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,402 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 46,251 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 37,277 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 37,277 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/F Indicator lens cracked not showing white light

N/S/R Suspension shocker weeping slightly

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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3 KSA is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,155 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 3 KSA, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 3 KSA registered?

3 KSA is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 August 1996.

Is 3 KSA safe to buy?

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