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WSJ 342

1999 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,398 mi
Last recorded13,398 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSJ 342
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 13,398 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 13,264 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,079 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 12,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,384 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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WSJ 342 is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 WSJ 342, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WSJ 342 registered?

WSJ 342 is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is WSJ 342 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSJ 342 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WSJ 342 have outstanding finance?

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