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1213 KP

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,277 mi
Last recorded54,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1213 KP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 54,277 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 54,268 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 54,266 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 54,249 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 54,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 54,175 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,285 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 51,982 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,831 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A LOWER JOINT

Pass 28 Apr 2012 51,587 miles

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN A LOWER JOINT

Pass 18 May 2011 50,791 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 50,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 50,099 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,289 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,580 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 44,554 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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1213 KP is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 1213 KP, 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 1213 KP registered?

1213 KP is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is 1213 KP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1213 KP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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