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77,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise both front chassis rails corroded
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
advise both front chassis rails corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak (Both rocker covers)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
O/S front tyre cracking
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil below MIN mark
Engine oil leak (Both rocker covers)
O/S front tyre cracking
Engine oil leak (Both rocker cover)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Engine oil leak (Both rocker cover)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Both rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Braking system leaking valve at back of engine (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking valve union (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pressure warning light on
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
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K426 XEL is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 K426 XEL, 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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K426 XEL is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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