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R768 SLE

1998 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 SLE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2022 87,821 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 87,791 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 86,236 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 86,223 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

pulsation effect from brake pedal during road brake check - suspect brake disc(s) distorted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,530 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 83,118 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on limit ( borderline )

Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,477 miles

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

other three tyres worn

Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,605 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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R768 SLE is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R768 SLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R768 SLE registered?

R768 SLE is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R768 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 SLE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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