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M374 VCT

1994 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,049 mi
Last recorded46,049 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM374 VCT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,049 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 46,049 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 44,572 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,737 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,449 miles

Engine sump damaged

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective illegal ()

Fail 29 Nov 2022 42,449 miles

Engine sump damaged

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective illegal ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 42,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine sump damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Illegal ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,400 miles

Engine sump damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Illegal ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 42,400 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine sump damaged

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Illegal ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 42,259 miles

Engine sump damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre illegal

Pass 27 Aug 2019 42,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged on outer wall Perishing on inside wall, Close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sump damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sump damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2018 41,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Sump damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 41,789 miles

Tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,289 miles

OIL LEAKS

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,777 miles

Deep cut in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,777 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Deep cut in inner side wall of nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,199 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

parking brake release mechanism faulty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,519 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre inner side wall (not showing cords or ply)

Engine oil leak on to manifold

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,597 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 36,595 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,814 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,584 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,837 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2005 30,896 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 30,883 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2005 30,883 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front wing damaged

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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M374 VCT is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M374 VCT, 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 M374 VCT registered?

M374 VCT is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M374 VCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M374 VCT shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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