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M679 AVW

1994 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,277 mi
Last recorded67,277 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM679 AVW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,277 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 67,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack left banjo bolt leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,034 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 66,791 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 65,946 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 64,705 miles

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 13 Sep 2016 62,885 miles

parking brake has long travel

Pass 29 Sep 2015 62,359 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 60,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,640 miles

long travel service brake

Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 57,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 56,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,300 miles

both front tyes wearing inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,673 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 49,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,191 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks

scuff marks in rear bumper

top engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,549 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 40,342 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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M679 AVW is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M679 AVW, 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 M679 AVW registered?

M679 AVW is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 August 1994.

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The MOT history for M679 AVW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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