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RUT 8

1993 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,417 mi
Last recorded85,417 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUT 8
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 85,417 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,207 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 84,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,726 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 84,627 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,342 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 84,064 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 83,511 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,273 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,028 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 82,771 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 82,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 75,682 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 15 Dec 2006 75,686 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

rear brake inner pads close to minimum limit

Pass 16 Nov 2005 70,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RUT 8 is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 63,006 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 RUT 8, 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 33 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RUT 8?

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What year was RUT 8 registered?

RUT 8 is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is RUT 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUT 8 shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RUT 8 have outstanding finance?

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