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8 POP

2003 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

13,312 mi
Last recorded13,312 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 POP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 13,312 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 13,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 12,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 12,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 12,550 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 12,550 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side clevis pin missing (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,493 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,992 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 11,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 11,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,808 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 11,697 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 2 Jun 2016 11,696 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 May 2015 11,424 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,245 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 10,377 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 9,720 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 9,659 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 9,560 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 9,559 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 8,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 5,931 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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8 POP is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 8 POP, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8 POP is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is 8 POP safe to buy?

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