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XMW 81A

1963 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1963 Bentley Continental70,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXMW 81A
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,444 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 90,342 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 90,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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XMW 81A is a 1963 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1963 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 70,372 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 XMW 81A, 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 63 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XMW 81A registered?

XMW 81A is a 1963 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 March 1963.

Is XMW 81A safe to buy?

The MOT history for XMW 81A shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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