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1720 HP

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1720 HP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2021 40,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 40,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 40,237 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 39,370 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 38,965 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 38,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 38,566 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 37,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,718 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 26,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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1720 HP is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1720 HP, 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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1720 HP is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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