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Grey · Petrol · 1959 · 4,887 cc

171 CNNMOT history

171 CNN is a grey petrol Bentley first used on 8 Apr 1959. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 95,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
95,395 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
171 CNN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,887 cc
Year of manufacture
1959
First used
8 Apr 1959
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

171 CNN was last recorded at 95,395 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 2,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2012.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2009: 91,098 miles, lower than 91,612 miles on 14 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,751 miles · 17 Feb 2012
Between the last two tests
2,644 miles
Average per year
197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,395 miles
  • 2012 – 92,751 miles
  • 2011 – 92,358 miles
  • 2010 – 92,155 miles
  • 2009 – 91,911 miles
  • 2008 – 91,612 miles
  • 2006 – 91,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,395 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

11 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,395 miles (+2,644)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    95,395 miles
    Test number
    366917294191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,751 miles (+393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    585668942025
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  3. Pass92,358 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    275581641089
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteP.A.S ram damp
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe corroded at brake drum backplate

  4. Fail92,358 miles (+203)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,358 miles
    Test number
    185939231030
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteP.A.S ram damp
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe corroded at brake drum backplate

  5. Pass92,155 miles (+244)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,155 miles
    Test number
    963943540067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front wheel have oil residue on them but cant find any major leaks
    • NoteBoth rear body mounts (behind rear wheels) are slightly coroaded
    • NoteOffside front tyre has been fowling anti-roll bar on lock but not when tested

  6. Pass91,911 miles (+813)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,911 miles
    Test number
    330884139012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  7. Fail91,098 miles (-514)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,098 miles
    Test number
    192348629402
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking

  8. Pass91,612 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    591314218064
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly

  9. Fail91,612 miles (+126)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,612 miles
    Test number
    971694718037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to crack
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding slightly

  10. Fail91,486 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    244828746298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass91,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    91,486 miles
    Test number
    553698946289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 171 CNN

What vehicle is registration 171 CNN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 171 CNN on a grey petrol Bentley first used on 8 Apr 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 171 CNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 171 CNN is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 171 CNN?
The MOT on 171 CNN is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 171 CNN done?
171 CNN was recorded at 95,395 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 197 miles a year.
Has 171 CNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 171 CNN has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2011.
Has the mileage on 171 CNN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 171 CNN find?
171 CNN passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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