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8 X

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

28,529 mi
Last recorded28,529 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 X
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,529 miles

subframe damper leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2024 28,217 miles

Nearside Rear subframe damper leaking

Pass 10 Jul 2023 28,115 miles

Nearside Rear subframe damper slightly leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2022 28,003 miles

Nearside Rear subframe damper leaking

Pass 25 Jun 2021 27,790 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rear sub frame damper

Pass 17 Jul 2020 27,689 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear body to axle shocker leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 27,677 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber to sub fram to chassis leaking

Fail 4 Jul 2019 27,677 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 285/45/ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock absorber to sub fram to chassis leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2018 27,630 miles

Nearside Rear body shocker leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2018 27,630 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear body shocker leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2017 27,627 miles

Nearside Rear chassis to sub fram shocker leaking

steering rack weeping slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,547 miles

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,436 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear body shocker leaking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 27,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear body shocker leaking

Pass 6 May 2014 27,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 27,269 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 27,256 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 27,256 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 27,021 miles

Front disc pads getting low.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 26,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 25,501 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 25,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,163 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (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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8 X is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8 X, 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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8 X is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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