Bentley Corniche
Red and Black · Petrol · 1978 · 6,750 cc
74XMOT history
74X is a red and black petrol Bentley Corniche first used on 20 Apr 1978. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 45,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 45,882 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 389 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 74X
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Bentley
- Model
- Corniche
- Colour
- Red and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 6,750 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1978
- First used
- 20 Apr 1978
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
74X was last recorded at 45,882 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,809 miles · 2 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 73 miles
- Average per year
- 389 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,882 miles
- 2025 – 45,809 miles
- 2023 – 45,701 miles
- 2018 – 45,613 miles
- 2016 – 45,110 miles
- 2015 – 45,030 miles
- 2014 – 44,717 miles
- 2013 – 41,470 miles
- 2012 – 41,399 miles
- 2011 – 41,366 miles
- 2010 – 41,115 miles
- 2009 – 40,404 miles
- 2008 – 39,821 miles
- 2007 – 38,999 miles
- 2006 – 38,190 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
17 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,882 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 45,882 miles
- Test number
- 195257686959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,809 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 45,809 miles
- Test number
- 576351896183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,701 miles (+88)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 45,701 miles
- Test number
- 395823189688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,613 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 45,613 miles
- Test number
- 503819318073
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail45,613 miles (+503)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,613 miles
- Test number
- 331626050680
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass45,110 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 45,110 miles
- Test number
- 540581047408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,030 miles (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 45,030 miles
- Test number
- 336422025058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,717 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 44,717 miles
- Test number
- 696627174170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,470 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,470 miles
- Test number
- 156009773107
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Pass41,470 miles (+71)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 41,470 miles
- Test number
- 235749073125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,399 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 41,399 miles
- Test number
- 119813442207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,366 miles (+251)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 41,366 miles
- Test number
- 698100311245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,115 miles (+711)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 41,115 miles
- Test number
- 621947810204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,404 miles (+583)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 40,404 miles
- Test number
- 343219109244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,821 miles (+822)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 39,821 miles
- Test number
- 571208718229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,999 miles (+809)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,999 miles
- Test number
- 470654397115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,190 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 38,190 miles
- Test number
- 611977786158
- NoteNearside outer sill corroded
Questions about 74X
- What vehicle is registration 74X currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 74X on a red and black petrol Bentley Corniche first used on 20 Apr 1978. 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 74X currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 74X is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 74X?
- The MOT on 74X is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 74X done?
- 74X was recorded at 45,882 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 389 miles a year.
- Has 74X ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 74X has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on 74X 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 74X find?
- 74X passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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