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S712 SLF

1998 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,218 mi
Last recorded62,218 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 SLF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 62,218 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 62,093 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 61,612 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 61,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 61,529 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,474 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,125 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs grooved

nearside rear tyre outer corner tread damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2014

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs grooved

nearside rear tyre outer corner tread damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,060 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,050 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 57,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,947 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 51,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 47,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 46,845 miles

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

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

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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S712 SLF is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S712 SLF, 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 S712 SLF registered?

S712 SLF is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S712 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 SLF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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