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M287 EAH

1994 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,534 mi
Last recorded81,534 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM287 EAH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 81,534 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 81,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 87,305 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 81,304 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 80,017 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 77,409 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,681 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 74,123 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 73,703 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,601 miles

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

some brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Jul 2010 72,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

some brake pipes greased

Pass 8 Jun 2009 70,025 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 68,678 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 68,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 65,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,156 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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M287 EAH is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 M287 EAH, 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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M287 EAH is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 August 1994.

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