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WP 1

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,545 mi
Last recorded44,545 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP 1
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 44,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,492 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,327 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 43,796 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 43,433 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,942 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 42,229 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 40,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 40,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,059 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 35,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,493 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,633 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 27,263 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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WP 1 is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WP 1, 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 WP 1 registered?

WP 1 is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is WP 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP 1 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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