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V88 SWR

2000 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,557 mi
Last recorded48,557 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Bentley Continental30,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV88 SWR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,557 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 47,826 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 47,826 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pressure message coming on while pressing the brake

Fail 8 Mar 2024 47,717 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively under floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2023 45,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 45,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,378 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,575 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 43,958 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 43,958 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement Foot handbrake lever rod jammed. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,802 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 40,802 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 40,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,354 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 40,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 38,919 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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V88 SWR is a 2000 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2000 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 30,734 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 V88 SWR, 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 26 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V88 SWR registered?

V88 SWR is a 2000 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is V88 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V88 SWR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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