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R303 SUT

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,561 mi
Last recorded40,561 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 SUT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 40,561 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 40,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Subframe damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 40,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear stabliser leaking

Pass 2 Feb 2023 40,241 miles

both rear tyres perishing outer walls.

o/s/r stabiliser / slight leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2023 40,241 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres perishing outer walls.

o/s/r stabiliser / slight leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,726 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 39,726 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 38,770 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,433 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,083 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak from the sump

Fail 26 Jan 2016 37,842 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine oil leak from the sump

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,629 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 37,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 37,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 36,706 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,863 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 34,165 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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R303 SUT is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R303 SUT, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R303 SUT registered?

R303 SUT is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R303 SUT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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