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C 144

1999 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,688 mi
Last recorded49,688 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC 144
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 49,688 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 49,442 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 49,105 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,030 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 49,030 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,913 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 48,380 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,311 miles

Offside sill front and rear ends heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,268 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,399 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 45,808 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 45,808 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,467 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 45,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 43,477 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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C 144 is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C 144, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C 144 registered?

C 144 is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is C 144 safe to buy?

The MOT history for C 144 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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