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M88 CAU

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

57,437 mi
Last recorded57,437 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 CAU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 57,437 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,892 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 53,562 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,988 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,953 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 33,970 miles

Parking brake only just met minimum efficiency 16%

Pass 6 Aug 2015 32,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,229 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 32,209 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 32,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2012 31,629 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 30,520 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,703 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 29,191 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 29,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,460 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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M88 CAU 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 91.3%.

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 M88 CAU, 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 M88 CAU registered?

M88 CAU is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is M88 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 CAU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M88 CAU have outstanding finance?

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