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9 NDY

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,939 mi
Last recorded78,939 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 NDY
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,939 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 78,929 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,507 miles

nearside rear tyre just 1.6mm.

offside rear outer sill panel starting to corrode.

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 78,507 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all front metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre just 1.6mm.

offside rear outer sill panel starting to corrode.

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,725 miles

play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,545 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Exhaust downpipe damaged

N/S/F anti-roll bar link boot split

N/S/R tyre tread on wear bars

Rear fuel pipe through rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Rear spring cups showing signs of corrosion

Slight play in all wheel bearings

Vehicle standing height low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 75,056 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Both n/s/f @ o/s/f (front @ rear) triangle lever bushes worn

Both pas rack end hydraulic pipes starting to corrode

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (approx 2mm)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,153 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

Pass 25 Aug 2006 72,892 miles

slight leak from main hydralic feed pipes to valve body.

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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9 NDY is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 9 NDY, 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 9 NDY registered?

9 NDY is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is 9 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 NDY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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