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P983 YGK

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,289 mi
Last recorded83,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 YGK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 83,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,894 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 82,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 82,792 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 82,517 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,901 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 81,715 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,852 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,220 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 78,572 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 77,859 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 75,392 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 73,202 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 67,546 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,444 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,525 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,363 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 48,176 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,167 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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P983 YGK is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P983 YGK, 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 P983 YGK registered?

P983 YGK is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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