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7 JFH

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,324 mi
Last recorded74,324 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JFH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,324 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 74,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 74,051 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 74,048 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,519 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 73,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 72,954 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 72,577 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,264 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 70,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 10 May 2013 70,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,184 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 69,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 69,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,416 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 63,794 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,205 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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7 JFH is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 7 JFH, 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 7 JFH registered?

7 JFH is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is 7 JFH safe to buy?

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