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WCS 37

1997 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,075 mi
Last recorded92,075 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCS 37
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,075 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 91,504 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 91,495 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,087 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 90,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight up/down movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 90,525 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 90,525 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 90,180 miles

all tyres perrished

Fail 25 Apr 2017 90,180 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perrished

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 89,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 89,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 89,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 89,016 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 89,016 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,579 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,298 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 88,096 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 88,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,023 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 87,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 87,314 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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WCS 37 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 WCS 37, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WCS 37 registered?

WCS 37 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is WCS 37 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCS 37 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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