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Bentley Continental Flying Spur

Black · Petrol · 1958 · 4,900 cc

580 XWEMOT history

580 XWE is a black petrol Bentley Continental Flying Spur first used on 1 Jan 1958. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 1 of 2 MOT tests, with 83,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
83,054 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2024
MOT tests
2
1 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
580 XWE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental Flying Spur
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
1 Jan 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

580 XWE was last recorded at 83,054 miles on 18 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2024: 83,054 miles, lower than 83,503 miles on 22 Aug 2024.

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
83,503 miles · 22 Aug 2024

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,054 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt jammed under seat
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNea\rside and offside king pins have very small amount off play

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

2 tests since 22 Aug 2024, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,054 miles (-449)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,054 miles
    Test number
    717939617695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt jammed under seat
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNea\rside and offside king pins have very small amount off play
  2. Fail83,503 miles18 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,503 miles
    Test number
    515224318809
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Steering linkage deformed idler leaver bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on exhaust pipe (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light nearside and offside orange (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt jammed under seat
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside king pins have very small amount off play

Questions about 580 XWE

What vehicle is registration 580 XWE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 580 XWE on a black petrol Bentley Continental Flying Spur first used on 1 Jan 1958. 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 580 XWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 580 XWE expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 580 XWE?
The MOT on 580 XWE expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 580 XWE done?
580 XWE was recorded at 83,054 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
Has 580 XWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 580 XWE has failed 1 of its 2 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 580 XWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 580 XWE find?
580 XWE passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seatbelt jammed under seat, and 2 more.

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