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X478 DEP

2000 Bentley Continental

Yellow Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,716 mi
Last recorded44,716 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Bentley Continental30,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 DEP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 44,716 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 40,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,593 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 38,591 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 22,756 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 21,989 miles

advise replace brake discs slight scoring and judder

Fail 18 Dec 2006 21,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,563 miles

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

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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X478 DEP is a 2000 Bentley Continental in Yellow with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X478 DEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X478 DEP registered?

X478 DEP is a 2000 Bentley Continental, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is X478 DEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 DEP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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