1989 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · 2 FAX
1989 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 168,336 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 1989
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 FAX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 168,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 FAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Bentley Continental (2 FAX) between May 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
2 FAX Mileage History
- 25/05/200544,981 mi
- 04/05/200652,512 mi+7,531 mi
- 08/06/200759,397 mi+6,885 mi
- 02/07/200871,701 mi+12,304 mi
- 06/07/200986,939 mi+15,238 mi
- 20/07/201098,660 mi+11,721 mi
- 28/06/2011105,105 mi+6,445 mi
- 02/08/2012115,275 mi+10,170 mi
- 14/08/2013118,124 mi+2,849 mi
- 18/09/2014129,125 mi+11,001 mi
- 07/09/2015135,120 mi+5,995 mi
- 07/09/2015135,120 mi
- 19/09/2016145,350 mi+10,230 mi
- 01/09/2017148,661 mi+3,311 mi
- 14/09/2018157,907 mi+9,246 mi
- 02/07/2019158,586 mi+679 mi
- 15/01/2021165,328 mi+6,742 mi
- 28/07/2022165,632 mi+304 mi
- 26/07/2023166,156 mi+524 mi
- 30/05/2025168,149 mi+1,993 mi
- 06/05/2026168,335 mi+186 mi
- 06/05/2026168,336 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,889 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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