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Y1 JWG

2001 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

60,980 mi
Last recorded60,980 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Bentley Continental26,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 JWG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,980 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

tailgate handle slightly insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2019 60,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear boot handle insecure

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 60,553 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 60,553 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,256 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,056 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,012 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,010 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 48,970 miles

Power steering system - slight playing.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 48,970 miles

Power steering system - slight playing.

Fail 8 Jul 2010 48,963 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S gear box moulding - rubber cracked.

NSR tyre - underiflation.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension fluid - slight seepage.

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,674 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 42,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,223 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,098 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2005 29,148 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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Y1 JWG is a 2001 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 Y1 JWG, 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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Y1 JWG is a 2001 Bentley Continental, first registered on 17 April 2001.

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