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3 SBN

1998 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 SBN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,092 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 67,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 66,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 66,456 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 65,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 64,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,074 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 61,623 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 61,617 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,376 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 61,376 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,783 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,398 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 57,570 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 55,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 52,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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3 SBN is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 3 SBN, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 SBN registered?

3 SBN is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is 3 SBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 SBN shows 22 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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