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KIB 779

1993 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,067 mi
Last recorded83,067 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIB 779
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 83,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,003 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 83,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device missing track rod end adjuster nuts (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reversing lights do not work

Pass 30 May 2019 79,649 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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KIB 779 is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KIB 779, 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 KIB 779 registered?

KIB 779 is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is KIB 779 safe to buy?

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