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B1 DNC

1993 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,146 mi
Last recorded79,146 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DNC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 79,146 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 79,078 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 79,025 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 78,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 78,732 miles

Front Both shock absorber bodies corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside upper area's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading from cooler to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 78,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Both shock absorber bodies corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside upper area's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose on cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes leading from cooler to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,257 miles

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front & rear suspension areas rusty.

front brakes pads worn low.

oil leaks around bottom of engine area.

rear tyres treads cracked & perished.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 76,694 miles

Air bag warning light is on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 76,207 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 75,643 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 74,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 74,951 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 74,833 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,632 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,732 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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B1 DNC is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 63,006 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 B1 DNC, 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 33 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B1 DNC registered?

B1 DNC is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 November 1993.

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