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E1 APO

1998 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 APO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2026 47,641 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 43,673 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 43,453 miles

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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E1 APO is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E1 APO, 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 E1 APO registered?

E1 APO is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is E1 APO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 APO shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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