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P883 PLO

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

72,859 mi
Last recorded72,859 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 PLO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,367 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 72,251 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,286 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,660 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,461 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 68,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

wipers smearing

Pass 1 May 2018 66,626 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,607 miles

slight corrosion from both front brake pipes.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,097 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has slight perishing to inner of tread and evedence of running soft

Pass 30 Apr 2013 57,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 55,665 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 55,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,495 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,487 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 50,131 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,407 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,082 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P883 PLO is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P883 PLO, 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 P883 PLO registered?

P883 PLO is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P883 PLO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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