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P583 GPF

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,347 mi
Last recorded44,347 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP583 GPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 44,347 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 43,992 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 41,370 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 41,370 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 33,032 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,992 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 31,607 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

split pins missing from track rod adjuster castle nuts

Pass 25 Sep 2007 30,973 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,777 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge

slight play in all wheel bearings

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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P583 GPF is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P583 GPF, 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 P583 GPF registered?

P583 GPF is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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