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J1 DTF

1999 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

16,261 mi
Last recorded16,261 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 DTF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 16,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,014 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 15,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 15,515 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 15,320 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 15,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 14,649 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 14,201 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Aug 2016 13,819 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,457 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 13,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn badly on outer edges and cracked and perished in tread (in genral poor condition replacement recomended)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 12,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres tread worn on outer edges and slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres tread worn and perished on outer edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 11,741 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2010 11,244 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 10,851 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 10,215 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 9,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 9,311 miles

front number plate slight damage

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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J1 DTF is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 J1 DTF, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J1 DTF registered?

J1 DTF is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is J1 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 DTF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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