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SJT 489

2011 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,558 mi
Last recorded42,558 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Bentley Continental31,544 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJT 489
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,558 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 41,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 40,933 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 36,382 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 36,295 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,898 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,021 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 32,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 30,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,129 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 27,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 24,517 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 23,223 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,923 miles

n/s front tyre slightly cut outside.

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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SJT 489 is a 2011 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SJT 489, 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 SJT 489 registered?

SJT 489 is a 2011 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is SJT 489 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJT 489 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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