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446 XVE

1960 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,902 mi
Last recorded66,902 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1960 Bentley Continental72,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration446 XVE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 66,902 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres have cracking to sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 66,239 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,820 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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446 XVE is a 1960 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 72,074 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 446 XVE, 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 66 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 446 XVE registered?

446 XVE is a 1960 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 June 1960.

Is 446 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 446 XVE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 446 XVE have outstanding finance?

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