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R163 UWF

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,977 mi
Last recorded14,977 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 UWF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2026 14,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 14,532 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 14,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 14,486 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 14,135 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 14,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 14,021 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 13,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 13,296 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 12,658 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 12,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 10,865 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 10,546 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,963 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 8,642 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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R163 UWF is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R163 UWF, 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

How do I check the history of R163 UWF?

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What year was R163 UWF registered?

R163 UWF is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R163 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 UWF shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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