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OIL 6455

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,859 mi
Last recorded73,859 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 6455
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 73,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 66,520 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,033 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 67,592 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 64,392 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,763 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 56,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,586 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 51,993 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 50,993 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 50,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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OIL 6455 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OIL 6455, 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 OIL 6455 registered?

OIL 6455 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is OIL 6455 safe to buy?

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