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YRJ 897

1960 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,764 mi
Last recorded82,764 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 1960 Bentley Continental72,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 897
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1960
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,764 miles

oil leak from gear box

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,758 miles

oil leak from engine

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf wheel bearing

small amount of play in nsf king pin

small oil leak from gear box

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,746 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 82,830 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 82,223 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 82,202 miles

Lower Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 82,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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YRJ 897 is a 1960 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1960 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 72,074 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 YRJ 897, 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 66 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YRJ 897 registered?

YRJ 897 is a 1960 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 February 1960.

Is YRJ 897 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YRJ 897 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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