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R31 OES

1997 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

74,380 mi
Last recorded74,380 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 OES
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 74,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,180 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 74,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 73,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 72,904 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 72,461 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 72,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 71,641 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,947 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 68,763 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 67,262 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 64,952 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,134 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 62,867 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 60,828 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 60,828 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R31 OES is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R31 OES, 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

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What year was R31 OES registered?

R31 OES is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R31 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 OES shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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