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R1 HML

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,996 mi
Last recorded54,996 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 HML
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,996 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 54,401 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 53,008 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 31 May 2011 46,713 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 46,713 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,992 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 45,015 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,868 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,786 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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R1 HML is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R1 HML, 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 R1 HML registered?

R1 HML is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R1 HML safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 HML shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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