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AC 3

2001 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,156 mi
Last recorded28,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC 3
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,156 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 27,366 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,208 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 26,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 23,363 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 22,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 22,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,004 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 21,919 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 20,796 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,080 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,960 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 16,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 15,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 14,796 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 13,277 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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AC 3 is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC 3, 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 AC 3 registered?

AC 3 is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is AC 3 safe to buy?

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