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N17 CBS

2007 Bentley Continental

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests42 (36 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,501 mi
Last recorded85,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 CBS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

36 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 85,501 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 85,499 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 80,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 69,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 72,764 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 72,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 66,491 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,393 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 63,936 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,324 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 62,989 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer walls has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,364 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,658 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 3 May 2019 61,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,560 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

Fail 19 Oct 2018 58,560 miles

Covers fitted not allowing a full inspection .

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

Pass 9 May 2018 59,580 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 53,395 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,200 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 53,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,080 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & excessively worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,103 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,043 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,083 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 39,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,493 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 23,914 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,491 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 28,389 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 12,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,975 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 12,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 9,402 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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N17 CBS is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 N17 CBS, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N17 CBS registered?

N17 CBS is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is N17 CBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N17 CBS shows 42 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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