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SIG 2830

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Diesel 4400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests36 (31 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.1%

Mileage

83,725 mi
Last recorded83,725 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIG 2830
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,400cc

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MOT History

31 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,725 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,865 miles

Earth strap broken from n/s/r sub frame mount onto exhaust.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Towards flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, on upper arm, towards second flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear seats full, not allowing for full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 2 Jan 2025 77,500 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 115,373 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 115,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,971 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 71,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,751 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,640 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 94,650 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 87,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 53,154 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,016 miles

nearside head lamp cleaning not working

offside rear wheel binding

Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 46,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,475 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 49,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 42,844 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 41,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 42,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,743 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,830 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 41,566 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,489 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,133 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,308 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 17,796 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2008 16,858 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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SIG 2830 is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 4,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.1%.

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 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 SIG 2830, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SIG 2830 registered?

SIG 2830 is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is SIG 2830 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIG 2830 shows 36 tests with a 86.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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