2018 Bentley Bentayga 4.0L Diesel · DC18 NDJ

The roadworthiness status of this 2018 Bentley Bentayga is currently compliant, established by the most recent pass on December 13, 2024, at 70,408 miles. The maintenance and testing trend appears stable on paper, featuring four consecutive clean passes following an initial same-day rectification. Specifically, the vehicle failed and subsequently passed on December 13, 2024, though the official record details no specific component defects for either outcome. Prior clean passes occurred on October 24, 2023, September 2, 2022, and September 21, 2021. The recorded mileage of 70,408 miles translates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 8,800 miles, which sits well within typical usage parameters for a luxury SUV of this age. Testing intervals follow a consistent annual pattern through 2021, 2022, and 2023, leading up to the December 2024 test. With the current date in August 2026, the vehicle is operating without a valid MOT test for over twenty months, as no test records appear for late 2025 or 2026. This significant temporal gap means the current mechanical and structural condition remains unverified by DVSA standards. Prospective buyers must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on heavy consumable components typical of high-performance luxury vehicles. The air suspension system, active anti-roll bar mechanisms, and heavy steel brake discs require close scrutiny during a ramp inspection, as these components endure substantial loads on vehicles of this mass. Given the lack of advisory notes in the historical record, a pre-purchase mechanical assessment by a marque specialist is essential to check for hidden fluid leaks, bushing wear, and electronic control module faults before committing to a purchase.