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R657 BOO

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

47,587 mi
Last recorded47,587 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 BOO
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 47,587 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,565 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,286 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 42,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019
Pass 20 Jun 2017 39,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,310 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 39,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 37,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 30,453 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 27,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 21,347 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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R657 BOO is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R657 BOO, 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 R657 BOO registered?

R657 BOO is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R657 BOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R657 BOO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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