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K426 XEL

1993 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,160 mi
Last recorded77,160 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 XEL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2026 77,160 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2025 77,122 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,419 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 76,419 miles

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 ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 76,340 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 76,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,052 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,374 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,397 miles

Engine oil leak (Both rocker cover)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 74,301 miles

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))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 73,623 miles

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 73,623 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 70,623 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,447 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 68,411 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,049 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,049 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,294 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 65,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,043 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 61,057 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 58,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 55,245 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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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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What year was K426 XEL registered?

K426 XEL is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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