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L57 HJD

1994 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL57 HJD
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,317 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,252 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 63,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are coated in anti corrosion protection, inhibiting inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Link pipes on front calipers slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material As nearside. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 63,157 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking lower bulkhead (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking lower bulkhead (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 63,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,968 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,417 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,490 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,017 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 59,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,813 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,318 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,581 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,662 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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L57 HJD is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1994 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 63,620 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 L57 HJD, 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 32 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L57 HJD registered?

L57 HJD is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 May 1994.

Is L57 HJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L57 HJD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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