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Bentley Continental

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 6,750 cc

CCU 1MOT history

CCU 1 is a red petrol Bentley Continental first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 37,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
37,698 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CCU 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

CCU 1 was last recorded at 37,698 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 1,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,587 miles · 31 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,111 miles
Average per year
1,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,698 miles
  • 2024 – 36,587 miles
  • 2023 – 35,498 miles
  • 2022 – 33,990 miles
  • 2021 – 32,681 miles
  • 2020 – 32,138 miles
  • 2018 – 31,064 miles
  • 2017 – 29,892 miles
  • 2016 – 28,009 miles
  • 2015 – 26,343 miles
  • 2014 – 23,271 miles
  • 2013 – 23,204 miles
  • 2012 – 21,318 miles
  • 2011 – 20,076 miles
  • 2010 – 19,039 miles
  • 2009 – 18,171 miles
  • 2008 – 16,686 miles
  • 2007 – 14,861 miles
  • 2005 – 12,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,698 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,698 miles (+1,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    37,698 miles
    Test number
    949902985872
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,587 miles (+1,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    36,587 miles
    Test number
    988830113379
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass35,498 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    35,498 miles
    Test number
    178688962722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,990 miles (+1,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,990 miles
    Test number
    646313530610
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,681 miles (+60)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    32,681 miles
    Test number
    868554418591
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail32,621 miles (+483)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,621 miles
    Test number
    539498218584
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass32,138 miles (+1,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    612158551947
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWashers poor

  8. Pass31,064 miles (+1,172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,064 miles
    Test number
    878587042229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads getting near limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass29,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    951647570505
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail29,892 miles (+1,883)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    779579753733
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass28,009 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    384123669231
    • AdvisoryRear slight rub marks on the rear shock absorbers . Tyres ?

  12. Pass26,343 miles (+3,072)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    26,343 miles
    Test number
    227998695436
    • NoteAll tyres are worn on the inside edge of the tread
    • NoteBoth front tyres are very close to the legal limit
    • NoteFront brake pads are low
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has cuts in its tread,but cannot see cords
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread is low and very close to the legal limit
    • NoteRecomend that all four tyres are replaced

  13. Pass23,271 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    23,271 miles
    Test number
    849364764072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,204 miles (+1,886)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    579439433263
    • DangerousO/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn.
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre worn.

  15. Fail21,318 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    195338222216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass21,318 miles (+1,242)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,318 miles
    Test number
    745248222277
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass20,076 miles (+1,037)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,076 miles
    Test number
    289204151189
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres worn.

  18. Pass19,039 miles (+868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,039 miles
    Test number
    600656710120
    • NoteRear tyres worn.

  19. Pass18,171 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,171 miles
    Test number
    230467029182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,686 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,686 miles
    Test number
    903300408126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail16,684 miles (+1,823)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,684 miles
    Test number
    180888298464
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  22. Pass14,861 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,861 miles
    Test number
    823186567099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    12,960 miles
    Test number
    412023645412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CCU 1

What vehicle is registration CCU 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CCU 1 on a red petrol Bentley Continental first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 CCU 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CCU 1 expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CCU 1?
The MOT on CCU 1 expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CCU 1 done?
CCU 1 was recorded at 37,698 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 1,283 miles a year.
Has CCU 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CCU 1 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on CCU 1 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 CCU 1 find?
CCU 1 passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer sidewall; offside front lower macpherson strut ball joint has slight play.

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