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F3 CUK

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

69,098 mi
Last recorded69,098 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 CUK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 69,098 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,618 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,152 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 67,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 66,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 65,917 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 63,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 60,505 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,731 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 53,742 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,458 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 49,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,376 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 46,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 44,155 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,036 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 39,026 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both front brake warning wires broken

Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,357 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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F3 CUK is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 F3 CUK, 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

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What year was F3 CUK registered?

F3 CUK is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is F3 CUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F3 CUK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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