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S223 ORU

1998 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

29,463 mi
Last recorded29,463 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 ORU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 29,463 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 29,362 miles

All under body components covered in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2022 29,271 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Both Suspension idler arm has slight play

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 29,238 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps cracked

front idler arms slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2021 29,234 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps cracked

front idler arms slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,193 miles

Both headlamps cracked

Front Both idler arms slight play

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 29,142 miles

Front both outer headlamps cracked

Front play in both idler arms

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2018 29,113 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer headlamp cracked

Offside Front Outer headlamp cracked

play in both front ideler arms

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,025 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 28,996 miles

Underneath covered in under seal

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,827 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 28,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,749 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 28,741 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake slight binding

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 28,722 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,505 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 26,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit on the edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 25,389 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 23,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,910 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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S223 ORU is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S223 ORU, 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 S223 ORU registered?

S223 ORU is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S223 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S223 ORU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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