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42,839 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper junction to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the top of the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at the bottom of the macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
check engine light illuminated
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper junction to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the top of the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at the bottom of the macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
check engine light illuminated
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Slight LHM fluid leak
Front tyres worn bald on inside edges
Possible anti freeze leak at nearside
Rear discs corroaded
Some brake pipes may need changing by the next mot
Wipers starting to smear
hydraulic fluid on under side of car, no leaks found under pressure from all visable pipes connections ect
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
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842 B is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 842 B, 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 842 B registered?
842 B is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is 842 B safe to buy?
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