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DXI 5

1993 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,691 mi
Last recorded44,691 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXI 5
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 44,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 44,658 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 44,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 44,603 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 44,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 44,477 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 44,450 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 44,411 miles

battery lose

oil leaks

play in steering rack

power steering fluid over filled

rear exhaust box joint blowing

Fail 13 Jan 2018 44,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery lose

oil leaks

play in steering rack

power steering fluid over filled

rear exhaust box joint blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 44,208 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 43,927 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 43,793 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 43,793 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,574 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tail not working.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 43,574 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tail not working.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

main beam tell tail.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 43,537 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

main beam tell tail.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 41,870 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,251 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 38,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,584 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,635 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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DXI 5 is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 DXI 5, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DXI 5?

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What year was DXI 5 registered?

DXI 5 is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is DXI 5 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXI 5 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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