2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 6.0L Petrol · 111 ONE

The 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur currently holds roadworthy status based on its 20 August 2024 MOT pass at 30,243 miles. The maintenance trend demonstrates a worsening trajectory over the last two years. While the vehicle achieved clean passes with zero defects in March 2022 and August 2023, the most recent testing cycle introduced multiple advisories regarding suspension degradation and electrical faults. Covering just 30,243 miles over a sixteen-year lifespan equates to an exceptionally low annual average of roughly 1,890 miles. The MOT records reflect this minimal usage, showing slow accumulation between the 27,376 miles recorded in March 2022 and the 30,243 miles logged in August 2024. Such prolonged periods of inactivity often accelerate the perishing of rubber components and allow moisture to settle in mechanical assemblies, directly explaining the sudden emergence of tyre and suspension faults. A prospective buyer must closely examine the front suspension geometry and wheel integrity. The tester flagged worn upper anti-roll bar linkage bushes and worn upper suspension arm rearward bushes on both front corners during the August 2024 inspection. Both front road wheels also carry advisories for slight distortion. These chassis faults likely stem from the vehicle sitting idle or encountering severe pothole impacts. The previous owner addressed a critical tyre failure in August 2023, where all four tyres exhibited deep cuts reaching the internal ply cords, necessitating immediate replacement before the car could pass. Electrical and cosmetic upkeep has clearly lapsed. The tester failed the car on 8 August 2024 due to inoperative headlamp cleaning devices for the HID units and an offside rear direction indicator compromised by another lamp. Failing a test on deeply cut tyres in 2023 and returning a year later with deteriorated registration plates and failing indicator circuits indicates the owner skipped basic routine upkeep. An in-person inspection should verify the operation of all exterior lighting arrays and assess the condition of the replacement tyres fitted after the 2023 failure.