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226D479

2017 Bentley Flying Spur

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,104 mi
Last recorded28,104 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Bentley Flying Spur21,900 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226D479
MakeBentley
ModelFlying Spur
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 28,104 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 28,071 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,062 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 21,920 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 17,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 14,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 9,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 6,618 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Flying Spur?

Based on 7,248 MOT tests across 998 vehicles.

92.9%
Pass Rate
2,546
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 12
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 11
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226D479 is a 2017 Bentley Flying Spur in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Bentley Flying Spur models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.6% with a typical mileage of 21,900 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 Flying Spur fails its MOT is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 226D479, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Flying Spur typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 9 years old, this Bentley Flying Spur is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 226D479 registered?

226D479 is a 2017 Bentley Flying Spur, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is 226D479 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226D479 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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