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HF56 FXJ

2007 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 FXJ
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 74,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 72,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 115,461 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 64,842 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,568 miles

offside rear brake binding slighhtly

Pass 31 Aug 2016 60,068 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,006 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2015 59,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2015 54,251 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 46,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 43,752 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 34,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,155 miles

S-R-S airbag light is on.

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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HF56 FXJ is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HF56 FXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF56 FXJ registered?

HF56 FXJ is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is HF56 FXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF56 FXJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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