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42 AP

2013 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,363 mi
Last recorded17,363 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Bentley Continental28,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 AP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 17,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake actuator/motor makes unhealthy noise when in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 17,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake actuator/motor makes unhealthy noise when in operation

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 15,682 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 15,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 15,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 14,420 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 13,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 12,316 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 11,319 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 9,376 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 7,722 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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42 AP is a 2013 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 28,299 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 42 AP, 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 13 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 42 AP registered?

42 AP is a 2013 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is 42 AP safe to buy?

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