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S769 DGH

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,273 mi
Last recorded143,273 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS769 DGH
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 143,273 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 141,443 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 141,278 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 138,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 136,270 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 134,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 130,912 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,008 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 127,829 miles

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,180 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 120,126 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 108,773 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,861 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,797 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 86,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 74,583 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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S769 DGH is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S769 DGH, 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 S769 DGH registered?

S769 DGH is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S769 DGH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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