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N1 PDR

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN1 PDR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 82,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 81,080 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 81,061 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 81,028 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 80,943 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 80,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,689 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 80,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,062 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,006 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 79,688 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,409 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,023 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight judder on front brake,s

Pass 29 Oct 2009 77,193 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 74,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,877 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 69,861 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 69,129 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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N1 PDR is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N1 PDR, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N1 PDR registered?

N1 PDR is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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