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OIA 162

1994 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIA 162
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 115,233 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,200 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 113,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,087 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 110,035 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 108,669 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,024 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 105,024 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 104,022 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 101,875 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 101,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,023 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 98,698 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 98,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 95,891 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,435 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 89,058 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 85,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,681 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 75,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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OIA 162 is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OIA 162, 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 OIA 162 registered?

OIA 162 is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is OIA 162 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIA 162 shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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