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PG51 FDC

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

36,752 mi
Last recorded36,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 FDC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 36,752 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 34,432 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 31,019 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 27,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 26,792 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 26,684 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 26,588 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 25,307 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,110 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 21,346 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 18,975 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 18,975 miles

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

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

Advise oil leak

Advise power steering leak

Advise slight play in the front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,746 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,746 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 12,397 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,397 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 11,343 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 10,244 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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PG51 FDC is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PG51 FDC, 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 PG51 FDC registered?

PG51 FDC is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 2 November 2001.

Is PG51 FDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 FDC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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