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R3 CVM

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,176 mi
Last recorded17,176 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CVM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 17,176 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 17,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 15,429 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 15,394 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 15,317 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 14,368 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 13,822 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,269 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 12,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,711 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 11,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,206 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 9,276 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 8,269 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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R3 CVM is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R3 CVM, 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 R3 CVM registered?

R3 CVM is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R3 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 CVM shows 15 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 R3 CVM have outstanding finance?

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