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L1 BAN

1993 Bentley Continental

White Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 BAN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,327 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

middle stop light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,307 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 61,662 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 61,662 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,029 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 59,936 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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L1 BAN is a 1993 Bentley Continental in White with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 L1 BAN, 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 L1 BAN registered?

L1 BAN is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L1 BAN safe to buy?

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