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178 AB

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 AB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 64,076 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 63,881 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 63,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 63,189 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,632 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 61,124 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,216 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,714 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 51,630 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 51,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,614 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 36,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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178 AB is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 178 AB, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 178 AB registered?

178 AB is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 December 2011.

Is 178 AB safe to buy?

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