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Bentley Continental

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 6,750 cc

JAB 1MOT history

JAB 1 is a silver petrol Bentley Continental first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,972 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JAB 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Bentley
Model
Continental
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
6,750 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JAB 1 was last recorded at 81,972 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,793 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,179 miles
Average per year
1,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,972 miles
  • 2025 – 80,793 miles
  • 2024 – 80,517 miles
  • 2023 – 78,848 miles
  • 2022 – 78,339 miles
  • 2021 – 78,014 miles
  • 2020 – 77,662 miles
  • 2019 – 77,262 miles
  • 2018 – 76,456 miles
  • 2017 – 74,030 miles
  • 2016 – 72,528 miles
  • 2015 – 69,900 miles
  • 2014 – 68,919 miles
  • 2013 – 65,188 miles
  • 2012 – 64,872 miles
  • 2011 – 64,447 miles
  • 2010 – 63,836 miles
  • 2009 – 63,191 miles
  • 2008 – 61,390 miles
  • 2007 – 59,503 miles
  • 2006 – 55,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,972 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.

  • Central Rear stop lamp unable to determine if wired to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,972 miles (+1,179)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    198740074086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass80,793 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,793 miles
    Test number
    175750954731
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop lamp unable to determine if wired to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration lamp has reduced light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass80,517 miles (+1,669)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,517 miles
    Test number
    869130730111
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,848 miles (+509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    873517303456
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop lamp unable to determine if wired to vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass78,339 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,339 miles
    Test number
    429009167215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail78,303 miles (+289)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,303 miles
    Test number
    289094405791
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively braided hoses to junction connection hydraulic fluid over hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage connections to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass78,014 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    129704648234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,662 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,662 miles
    Test number
    110724187645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,262 miles (+806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,262 miles
    Test number
    114892669811
    • AdvisoryBad conection near side front dip beam
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working

  10. Pass76,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    435963332905
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCheck engine lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres worn inner tread section low of tread and rubber blocks going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail76,456 miles (+2,426)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,456 miles
    Test number
    258802890358
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam H4 bulb fited (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCheck engine lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres worn inner tread section low of tread and rubber blocks going out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass74,030 miles (+1,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    74,030 miles
    Test number
    860298637089
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  13. Pass72,528 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,528 miles
    Test number
    555258313139
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail72,480 miles (+2,580)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    737171884743
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass69,900 miles (+981)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    69,900 miles
    Test number
    996486295107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine service lamps shows on display while running
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass68,919 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    599549984121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,188 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,188 miles
    Test number
    655677693185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    205205502270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,872 miles (+425)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    809355202280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass64,447 miles (+611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,447 miles
    Test number
    686322291100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass63,836 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,836 miles
    Test number
    151030200226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,191 miles (+1,801)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,191 miles
    Test number
    954041799181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass61,390 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    61,390 miles
    Test number
    732877698111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,503 miles (+3,932)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,503 miles
    Test number
    271408097491
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass55,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    131372806294
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about JAB 1

What vehicle is registration JAB 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JAB 1 on a silver petrol Bentley Continental first used on 31 Dec 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 JAB 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JAB 1 is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on JAB 1?
The MOT on JAB 1 is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JAB 1 done?
JAB 1 was recorded at 81,972 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 1,320 miles a year.
Has JAB 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JAB 1 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on JAB 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 JAB 1 find?
JAB 1 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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