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L100 SEF

1993 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,728 mi
Last recorded71,728 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 SEF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 71,728 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 67,921 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,618 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 66,618 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort no performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort no performance (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to see where its coming from. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,108 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,887 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 65,887 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,456 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 65,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,098 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 64,984 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 64,984 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 64,813 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 64,811 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,763 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 64,763 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,599 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 64,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,210 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 64,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L100 SEF is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L100 SEF, 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 L100 SEF registered?

L100 SEF is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L100 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L100 SEF shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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