MOT Status
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913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged fouling trailing arm (repositioned hose) (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged fouling trailing arm (repositioned hose) (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?
Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.
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R8 BON is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 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 R8 BON, 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.
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How do I check the history of R8 BON?
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What year was R8 BON registered?
R8 BON is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 November 1997.
Is R8 BON safe to buy?
The MOT history for R8 BON shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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