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J6 FME

1997 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 FME
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 86,176 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 85,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 84,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 82,416 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,947 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 80,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,208 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 75,104 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 74,069 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 72,777 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,346 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 28 Aug 2013 70,536 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,460 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 63,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,506 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,000 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 50,988 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,988 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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J6 FME is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 J6 FME, 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 J6 FME registered?

J6 FME is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is J6 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 FME shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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