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TSF 838

1994 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,145 mi
Last recorded58,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Bentley Continental63,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSF 838
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 58,145 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 57,957 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 57,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front trace of oil on disc

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 57,858 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 57,552 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 57,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 57,055 miles

Smell of fuel vapour in boot area

Pass 27 Oct 2018 56,987 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 56,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower shock absorber ball joint

Offside Front Lower shock absorber ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2016 56,056 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 55,125 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 54,974 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 54,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 17 May 2014 53,604 miles

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

Hub cap loose creating noise during driving

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2014 53,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Hub cap loose creating noise during driving

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,571 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 46,257 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 42,475 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 42,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,271 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2008 40,269 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 38,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 36,559 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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TSF 838 is a 1994 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TSF 838, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TSF 838 registered?

TSF 838 is a 1994 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is TSF 838 safe to buy?

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