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SIA 947

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,324 mi
Last recorded79,324 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIA 947
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 79,324 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 70,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,749 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 55,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corrosion buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush mark to chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 55,478 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff operation (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corrosion buildup (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner bush mark to chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

small chip in screen

Fail 4 Feb 2019 49,351 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

small chip in screen

Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,653 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 34,547 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine cover & under-tray's fitted obstructing veiw

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 19,296 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 15,518 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,980 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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SIA 947 is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SIA 947, 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 SIA 947 registered?

SIA 947 is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is SIA 947 safe to buy?

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