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TM 7

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

21,696 mi
Last recorded21,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTM 7
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 21,696 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 19,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 14,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 10,189 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 9,476 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 6,354 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 6,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 5,443 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 5,017 miles

Covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 4,999 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Release handle missing (3.1.2)

Covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 3,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2013 3,416 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 3,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 3,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 3,322 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 3,255 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 3,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 3,142 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 2,235 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 1,281 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 1,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 1,134 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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TM 7 is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 TM 7, 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 TM 7 registered?

TM 7 is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is TM 7 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TM 7 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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