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P11 NSW

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,960 mi
Last recorded156,960 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 NSW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 156,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 155,114 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 154,259 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 151,098 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2022 151,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2021 148,818 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 21 Oct 2021 148,813 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2020 146,077 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 141,387 miles

Offside Rear Lower Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,816 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,816 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,172 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,112 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 118,112 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 117,571 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 115,655 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 113,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front discs worn

rear pads worn

Pass 6 Aug 2009 110,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 106,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,363 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 105,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,573 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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P11 NSW is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P11 NSW, 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 P11 NSW registered?

P11 NSW is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P11 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 NSW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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