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JA 56

2002 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,254 mi
Last recorded32,254 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Bentley Continental29,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA 56
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 32,254 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 30,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 29,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 29,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 29,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 29,083 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,079 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 29,079 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 28,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,489 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 28,414 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 27,773 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 26,874 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 26,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear discs pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2010 26,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,120 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 25,120 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,922 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 20,922 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 17,188 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT CAME ON DURING EMMISIONS TEST

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 13,300 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2006 13,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 13,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 10,635 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 10,635 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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JA 56 is a 2002 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JA 56, 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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JA 56 is a 2002 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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