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L586 XLR

1994 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,581 mi
Last recorded106,581 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL586 XLR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 106,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 91,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,151 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 90,333 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,642 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 86,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 85,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 84,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 84,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bad Inner Edge Wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Bad Inner Edge Wear (4.1.D.1b)

N/S Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,449 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering fluid being pushed from resevoir over engine bay etc

Pass 5 Jun 2015 82,629 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edges

slight play detected in steering system

Pass 2 Jun 2014 80,111 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 80,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,994 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,994 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 76,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 72,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 71,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,985 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L586 XLR is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L586 XLR, 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 L586 XLR registered?

L586 XLR is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 February 1994.

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