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L349 HYO

1993 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,090 mi
Last recorded103,090 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 HYO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2023 103,090 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 102,772 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 102,652 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 102,571 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 102,571 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,510 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 102,051 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,710 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 100,977 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 100,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,759 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,759 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 100,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 100,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 98,761 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 96,145 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 94,233 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 94,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009
Fail 27 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2007

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 83,678 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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L349 HYO is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L349 HYO, 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 L349 HYO registered?

L349 HYO is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L349 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L349 HYO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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