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M303 LUL

1994 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,955 mi
Last recorded124,955 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM303 LUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear section mounting clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 124,851 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 124,634 miles

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

hand brake performance only just met

offside rear outer door sill corrodeing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 124,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

hand brake performance only just met

offside rear outer door sill corrodeing

Pass 24 May 2017 124,226 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 123,176 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 123,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 122,972 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filler over spill hose perished

spare tyre and both rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 121,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2014 121,038 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,592 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 116,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

O/S/Front brake calipa Damp with brake fluid

O/S/Rear tyre slightly perished and wearing thin on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 115,194 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 113,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 107,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 105,547 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 105,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 105,531 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 103,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 102,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 102,615 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 90,039 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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M303 LUL is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 M303 LUL, 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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M303 LUL is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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