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S3 BCR

1998 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,446 mi
Last recorded39,446 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Bentley Continental39,605 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 BCR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 39,446 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 39,446 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 38,894 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,462 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,805 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,232 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,369 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 32,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,071 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 26,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,029 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 21,182 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,178 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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S3 BCR is a 1998 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 39,605 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 S3 BCR, 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 28 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 S3 BCR registered?

S3 BCR is a 1998 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S3 BCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 BCR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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