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P339 UTM

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,930 mi
Last recorded100,930 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 UTM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 100,930 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 100,874 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 100,773 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,372 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,272 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 98,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 95,620 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 93,106 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 89,469 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,367 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 86,367 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Dec 2011 82,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 82,237 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 79,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,153 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 74,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,492 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 66,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,166 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 63,502 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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P339 UTM is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P339 UTM, 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 P339 UTM registered?

P339 UTM is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P339 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P339 UTM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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