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LK51 UEW

2001 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

22,760 mi
Last recorded22,760 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 UEW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 22,760 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 22,693 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 22,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 22,397 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 22,397 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,932 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,816 miles

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2018 21,782 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 May 2017 21,736 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2016 21,705 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 21,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 20,939 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,949 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,492 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,855 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,530 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,022 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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LK51 UEW is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2001 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 26,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK51 UEW, 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 25 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK51 UEW registered?

LK51 UEW is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is LK51 UEW safe to buy?

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