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11 RJS

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,235 mi
Last recorded56,235 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 RJS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 56,111 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 55,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 55,808 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,366 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 54,764 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,764 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,772 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear front+rear tyres

Fail 15 Jul 2013 50,770 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

uneven wear front+rear tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

advise corrosion rear wheel arch

advise damage o/s floor section

Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,024 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 44,141 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 40,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 35,228 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise o/s parking brake clevis pins worn

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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11 RJS is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 11 RJS, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 11 RJS registered?

11 RJS is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is 11 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 RJS shows 14 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.

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