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HSU 586

1988 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 4850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,044 mi
Last recorded21,044 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1988 Bentley Continental72,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 586
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,850cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2022 21,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,036 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 13,353 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 12,557 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 11,431 miles

Front brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 9,710 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 6,879 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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HSU 586 is a 1988 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 4,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 72,246 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 HSU 586, 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 38 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HSU 586 registered?

HSU 586 is a 1988 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is HSU 586 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 586 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HSU 586 have outstanding finance?

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