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MU56 CAT

2011 Bentley Continental

Purple Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,581 mi
Last recorded26,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU56 CAT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 26,581 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 26,268 miles

Nearside Front screen washer jet weak.

Rear both rear light units/indictors have several L.E.D not working

Pass 17 May 2024 25,505 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 24,967 miles

both rear indicator lights [LED ] have minor defect

Pass 20 May 2022 22,355 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 21,746 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 21,325 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2019 19,259 miles

n/s + o/s rear tyre wall cut

Pass 8 Jun 2018 17,999 miles

both rear tyres have minor cuts in side wall.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 16,319 miles

offside rear tyre has minor cut in side wall.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 14,481 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2015 11,754 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,804 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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MU56 CAT is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Purple with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,544 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 MU56 CAT, 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 15 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MU56 CAT registered?

MU56 CAT is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is MU56 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU56 CAT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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