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D4 VFU

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,829 mi
Last recorded32,829 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 VFU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 32,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 32,829 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 29,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 27,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 23,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 22,912 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,872 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 17,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 15,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 12,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 11,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 9,499 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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D4 VFU is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 D4 VFU, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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D4 VFU is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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