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D1 SON

1999 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,903 mi
Last recorded86,903 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Bentley Continental41,523 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 SON
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 86,903 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 86,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,503 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,496 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 86,238 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

handbrake 18%

Pass 17 Dec 2014 85,411 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 85,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 82,415 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,527 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 65,901 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 59,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 54,653 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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D1 SON is a 1999 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 41,523 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 D1 SON, 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 27 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D1 SON registered?

D1 SON is a 1999 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is D1 SON safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 SON shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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