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HSU 487

2016 Bentley Continental

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

84,438 mi
Last recorded84,438 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSU 487
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 84,438 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2026 115,883 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,601 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,383 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 105,565 miles
Fail 31 May 2025 105,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2454018. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2025 86,506 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 86,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 79,673 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 95,917 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 71,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

T.P.M.S . light on

slight accident damage to body o/s

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,706 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 86,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,196 miles

Accident damage rear bumper and O/S/F

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 79,256 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle/pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 52,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 51,983 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 83,979 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 72,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 83,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 64,586 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,898 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,246 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 82,093 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 47,574 miles

o/side front brake pads getting low

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,373 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,350 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s/r tyre getting low

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,905 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,584 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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HSU 487 is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Silver. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 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 HSU 487, 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 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HSU 487 registered?

HSU 487 is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is HSU 487 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSU 487 shows 33 tests with a 87.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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