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A23 VJM

2007 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,613 mi
Last recorded71,613 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 VJM
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 68,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 67,038 miles

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

Nearside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 66,304 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,425 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 61,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 54,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

both front and o/s/r tyres have slight sidewall damage.

engine covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

wheel arch liners fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 48,401 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,603 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 41,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 34,836 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 34,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 26,961 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 24,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 21,667 miles

Offside Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,092 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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A23 VJM is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 A23 VJM, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A23 VJM registered?

A23 VJM is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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