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CE 8897

2020 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

44,957 mi
Last recorded44,957 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE 8897
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 44,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,809 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 36,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 27,768 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,981 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 18,259 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,504 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 30,593 miles

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

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

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded

front tyres small cracks

Fail 7 Jun 2018 26,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all brake discs corroded

front tyres small cracks

Pass 13 Jun 2017 25,431 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear tyres side wall cracks

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,905 miles

fuel cap full of water

rear tyres small cracks and worn

Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

end of oil dip stick missing

Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,279 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,250 miles

Fuel filter clip coroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,398 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,456 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 10,404 miles

cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.[not thread bare].

Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,953 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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CE 8897 is a 2020 Bentley Continental in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 CE 8897, 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 6 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CE 8897 is a 2020 Bentley Continental, first registered on 13 March 2020.

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