CarVerify

Free Car Check

EIW 4000

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,597 mi
Last recorded60,597 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIW 4000
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 60,597 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 60,286 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both shocks (5.3.2 (b))

covers reducing access for full inspection

slight leak from the steering side

under seal covering some testable items

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 59,014 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,460 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,430 miles

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

Shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,953 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,442 miles

SHIELDS LIMITING INSPECTION

Pass 3 Nov 2015 51,311 miles

shields limiting inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 43,622 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 42,465 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,995 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 40,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracking

slight corrosion to both rear sills

slight play in steering joints

Fail 23 Feb 2009 40,888 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracking

o/s/f brakes,suspension,tyre and wheel are coverd in oil

slight corrosion to both rear sills

slight play in the steering joints

Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,223 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,191 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,887 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 35,875 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,504 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
Full Bentley Continental reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EIW 4000 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EIW 4000, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EIW 4000?

You can check the full history of EIW 4000 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EIW 4000 registered?

EIW 4000 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 1997.

Is EIW 4000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIW 4000 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EIW 4000 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EIW 4000. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.