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L297 SWT

1993 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,544 mi
Last recorded94,544 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Bentley Continental63,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL297 SWT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,544 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 91,623 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 91,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,736 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 90,340 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 90,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 89,478 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 88,158 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,944 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,436 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,410 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 86,410 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,138 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 85,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 85,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,940 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 84,412 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 83,273 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 78,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 72,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,942 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 70,842 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 65,671 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 65,667 miles

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

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

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

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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L297 SWT is a 1993 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1993 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 63,006 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 L297 SWT, 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 33 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L297 SWT registered?

L297 SWT is a 1993 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 August 1993.

Is L297 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L297 SWT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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