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FYY 96H

1970 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYY 96H
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 76,821 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 74,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,017 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,183 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,181 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,789 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,835 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 56,842 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 56,838 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 54,462 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 54,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,174 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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FYY 96H is a 1970 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FYY 96H, 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 56 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYY 96H registered?

FYY 96H is a 1970 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 April 1970.

Is FYY 96H safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYY 96H shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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