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VC 4444

1997 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,142 mi
Last recorded52,142 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC 4444
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 52,142 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 51,854 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 51,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 49,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,846 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 47,217 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,424 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,508 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 37,054 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016
Pass 7 Jun 2016 19,994 miles

Headlamp taped to give flat line beam

Fail 3 Jun 2016 19,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp taped to give flat line beam

Pass 22 Jan 2015 17,408 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 17,408 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VC 4444 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VC 4444, 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 VC 4444 registered?

VC 4444 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is VC 4444 safe to buy?

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