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Bentley Continental

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 6,750 cc

1957 SAMOT history

1957 SA is a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 30 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2024
Mileage
96,849 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1957 SA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

1957 SA was last recorded at 96,849 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 1,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,414 miles · 26 May 2022
Between the last two tests
1,435 miles
Average per year
1,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,849 miles
  • 2022 – 95,414 miles
  • 2021 – 94,513 miles
  • 2020 – 94,145 miles
  • 2019 – 93,410 miles
  • 2018 – 91,839 miles
  • 2016 – 90,238 miles
  • 2015 – 88,670 miles
  • 2014 – 87,689 miles
  • 2013 – 85,161 miles
  • 2012 – 80,430 miles
  • 2011 – 79,227 miles
  • 2010 – 77,243 miles
  • 2009 – 74,603 miles
  • 2008 – 67,349 miles
  • 2007 – 65,826 miles
  • 2006 – 64,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,849 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,849 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,849 miles
    Test number
    942153735834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,414 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    948447804648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,513 miles (+368)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    94,513 miles
    Test number
    497231694582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,145 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    240773955909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,410 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    776478918603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,839 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    900401530097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,238 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    449295971949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,670 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,670 miles
    Test number
    660899645018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,689 miles (+2,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    408825894288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,161 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    936042003364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,430 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,430 miles
    Test number
    207659232329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,227 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,227 miles
    Test number
    656610181246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,243 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,243 miles
    Test number
    294684960297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,603 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    390888669238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,594 miles (+7,245)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    674775569208
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass67,349 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,349 miles
    Test number
    811281298189
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres treads perishing

  17. Fail67,348 miles (+1,522)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    272954388170
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres treads perishing

  18. Pass65,826 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    564334087293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,822 miles (+1,054)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,822 miles
    Test number
    631061487217
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/front tyre tread perishing

  20. Pass64,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,768 miles
    Test number
    371522556303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1957 SA

What vehicle is registration 1957 SA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1957 SA on a blue petrol Bentley Continental first used on 30 Sept 1997. 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 1957 SA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1957 SA expired on 3 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1957 SA?
The MOT on 1957 SA expired on 3 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1957 SA done?
1957 SA was recorded at 96,849 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 1,929 miles a year.
Has 1957 SA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1957 SA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2009.
Has the mileage on 1957 SA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 1957 SA find?
1957 SA passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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