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SAM 2S

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,477 mi
Last recorded72,477 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 2S
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,477 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 71,155 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear subframe damper has a slight leak

Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 68,323 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 67,585 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 67,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,853 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,133 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 49,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 46,496 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 43,178 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,187 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 38,949 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,850 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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SAM 2S is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 SAM 2S, 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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What year was SAM 2S registered?

SAM 2S is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is SAM 2S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAM 2S shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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