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WW 1

1997 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

32,973 mi
Last recorded32,973 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWW 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 32,973 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 32,966 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 32,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 32,735 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 32,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 32,477 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 34,879 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,486 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,486 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 31,997 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 31,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,738 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 31,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,933 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 30,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,286 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 28,602 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 28,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,175 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,826 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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WW 1 is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WW 1, 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 WW 1 registered?

WW 1 is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is WW 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WW 1 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WW 1 have outstanding finance?

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