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A1 VEK

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,699 mi
Last recorded4,699 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VEK
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 4,699 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 4,664 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 4,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 4,056 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 3,682 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 3,682 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 3,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 3,491 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 3,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 3,285 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 2,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 824 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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A1 VEK is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,682 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 A1 VEK, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A1 VEK registered?

A1 VEK is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is A1 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 VEK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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