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F8 BSS

1994 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF8 BSS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 89,691 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 89,682 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,844 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,334 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,826 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 81,882 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty switch sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,390 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch damaged and holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,389 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch damaged and holed

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside headlight damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 74,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,037 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 73,037 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 72,762 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Sub frame shock absorber O/S/R front mount (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 72,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Sub frame shock absorber leaking N/S/R front mounting (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Sub frame shock absorber O/S/R front mount (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 72,507 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 72,020 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,020 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 71,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,159 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 68,874 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 68,517 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 68,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 67,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 65,865 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 63,935 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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F8 BSS is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 63,620 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 F8 BSS, 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 32 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F8 BSS is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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