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42 CR

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

25,110 mi
Last recorded25,110 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 CR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 25,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 25,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 25,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,720 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 24,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

shields limiting inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,054 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,675 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,250 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres starting to split

Fail 16 Jun 2011 20,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all 4 tyres starting to split

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,329 miles

both front discs scored/pitted

Pass 5 May 2009 18,068 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 17,449 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 17,341 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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42 CR is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 42 CR, 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 42 CR registered?

42 CR is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is 42 CR safe to buy?

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