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P217 SDM

1997 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 SDM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,987 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 39,638 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 39,608 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 38,887 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,397 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,046 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 37,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 34,403 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,018 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,917 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,520 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 31,279 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,363 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,547 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,715 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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P217 SDM is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P217 SDM, 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 P217 SDM registered?

P217 SDM is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P217 SDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 SDM shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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