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R132 UJB

1997 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,054 mi
Last recorded53,054 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 UJB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 53,054 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 53,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 52,697 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 52,438 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 51,416 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,067 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 48,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 45,555 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,739 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 41,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,894 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,326 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,286 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,207 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,360 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,131 miles

front brake pads getting low.slight play in both rear wheel bearings.offside rear nearside front and rear tyres starting to crack.both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,715 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 20,154 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 20,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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R132 UJB is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R132 UJB, 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 R132 UJB registered?

R132 UJB is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R132 UJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 UJB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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