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L798 CVM

1993 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL798 CVM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 85,445 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 84,945 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 84,405 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2023 84,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 82,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,579 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,560 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 81,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,093 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,240 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,088 miles

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

oil leaks

Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

oil leaks

Pass 23 Dec 2014 77,420 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,794 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 74,206 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 72,301 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 69,288 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 85,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,893 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 66,893 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,641 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 64,631 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 62,690 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 62,674 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,917 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L798 CVM is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L798 CVM, 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 L798 CVM registered?

L798 CVM is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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