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L391 SUM

1993 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,017 mi
Last recorded74,017 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL391 SUM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,017 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,062 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,016 miles

O/S/F Inner main beam bulb not working

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,850 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 65,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 65,591 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,367 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,138 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 62,089 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2009 61,064 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,690 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,335 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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L391 SUM is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L391 SUM, 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 L391 SUM registered?

L391 SUM is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L391 SUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L391 SUM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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