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HLP 85

2002 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,430 mi
Last recorded32,430 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Bentley Continental29,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLP 85
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 32,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,182 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 29,721 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 29,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 29,372 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 28,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 27,257 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,999 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,221 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,808 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 20,583 miles

noise from power steering system but works fine

rear parking brake pads appear to be worn low

Fail 12 Aug 2011 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

noise from power steering system but works fine

rear parking brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2010 19,265 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

jacking point fowling fuel pipes n/s/f

Pass 21 Aug 2009 17,780 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 17,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 16,648 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,929 miles

front brake discs pitting....

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,724 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 14,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HLP 85 is a 2002 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,716 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 HLP 85, 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 24 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HLP 85 is a 2002 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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