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PON 398

2003 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,489 mi
Last recorded65,489 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPON 398
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 65,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,014 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 61,718 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,400 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,763 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 42,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 41,823 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 40,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 37,833 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 37,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2012 37,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 37,186 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,302 miles

Both front tyres are heavily worn on inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,557 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,940 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 29,986 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,380 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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PON 398 is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Red with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PON 398, 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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What year was PON 398 registered?

PON 398 is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is PON 398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PON 398 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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