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R98 LAF

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,100 mi
Last recorded46,100 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 LAF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 46,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 44,323 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 42,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 42,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 39,558 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 38,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad warning sensor wires disconected

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ‘kick up’ is visible on right of the screen (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ‘kick up’ is visible on right of the screen (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad warning sensor wires disconected

Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,352 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 36,164 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 36,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,007 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 34,007 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,995 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from underside of engine area

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion both sills

slight play steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

dampnes at power steering rack

n/s/r outer sill becoming weak with corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,625 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 29,624 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2010 29,060 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,443 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all front brake hose ferruels corroded

all power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2008 24,331 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,473 miles

Both headlamps have been taped up to correct beam pattern for dipped beam

Pass 21 Dec 2005 19,968 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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R98 LAF is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R98 LAF, 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 R98 LAF registered?

R98 LAF is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R98 LAF safe to buy?

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