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6 BTY

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,558 mi
Last recorded46,558 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BTY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 46,558 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 46,415 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 45,791 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 44,568 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,437 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 44,417 miles

crack outside swept area windscreen

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive floor pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 44,392 miles

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive underfloor? suspension? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 44,357 miles

split too low in screen to effect drivers view

unidentified fluid weep off side front covered chassis section

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,293 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,215 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,057 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 43,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,929 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 43,800 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,666 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,514 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,237 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 43,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 39,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,396 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 37,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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6 BTY is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue 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 6 BTY, 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

How do I check the history of 6 BTY?

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What year was 6 BTY registered?

6 BTY is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is 6 BTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 BTY 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.

Does 6 BTY have outstanding finance?

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