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GSJ 204

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSJ 204
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 63,750 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,504 miles

Slight play in steering system

Oil weep from engine & gearbox

Rear diff weeping

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,952 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,849 miles

Slight play in both front kingpins

Slight play in steering system

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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GSJ 204 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GSJ 204, 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 GSJ 204 registered?

GSJ 204 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is GSJ 204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSJ 204 shows 5 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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