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R1 SRU

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,123 mi
Last recorded48,123 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SRU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,123 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,922 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 44,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 41,651 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,522 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 37,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 35,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,317 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 30,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,915 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 SRU is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R1 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

R1 SRU is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R1 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R1 SRU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R1 SRU have outstanding finance?

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