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MX51 NSE

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,846 mi
Last recorded134,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 NSE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 134,846 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 134,417 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 134,220 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 133,584 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 132,241 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 129,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,830 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 113,166 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 97,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 97,539 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 80,949 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,553 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 69,551 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MX51 NSE is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MX51 NSE, 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.

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What year was MX51 NSE registered?

MX51 NSE is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MX51 NSE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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