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2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 5988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

51,590 mi
Last recorded51,590 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXP 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 51,590 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 46,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 46,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,557 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 5 Apr 2023 40,438 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 37,744 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 32,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 30,775 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 30,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 8 Mar 2019 29,467 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 27,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 24,988 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,206 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 18,787 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 16,696 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 15,008 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,987 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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EXP 1 is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 5,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EXP 1, 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 EXP 1 registered?

EXP 1 is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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