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JJZ 2151

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 2151
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,355 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,108 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 96,688 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 96,581 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,581 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,385 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 95,748 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,070 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,522 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 86,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 86,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,307 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 84,614 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 83,663 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2009 82,976 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 81,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 79,408 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 76,076 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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JJZ 2151 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JJZ 2151, 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 JJZ 2151 registered?

JJZ 2151 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is JJZ 2151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 2151 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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