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BAR 31E

2017 Bentley Continental

Grey Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,593 mi
Last recorded13,593 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Bentley Continental16,616 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAR 31E
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 13,593 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 12,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 11,489 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 11,489 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 10,258 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 8,491 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 7,706 miles

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

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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BAR 31E is a 2017 Bentley Continental in Grey with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.7% with a typical mileage of 16,616 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 BAR 31E, 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 9 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BAR 31E registered?

BAR 31E is a 2017 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 September 2017.

Is BAR 31E safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAR 31E shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BAR 31E have outstanding finance?

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