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2018 Bentley Flying Spur 4.0L Petrol · DC18 NFU

DC18 NFU

2018 Bentley Flying Spur (4.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 30,260 miles. MOT expired on 09 May 2025.

Make & Model
BENTLEY FLYING SPUR
Year / Origin
2018 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 May 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
30,260 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 May 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
3993cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2018 Bentley Flying Spur presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 11 May 2024 at 30,260 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of four consecutive passes since 2021. No advisories or mechanical faults appear anywhere in the DVSA history, indicating the vehicle has not required corrective work within the test regime. Recorded mileage stands at 30,260 miles against roughly eight years of age, an average of about 3,782 miles per year. The test on 27 August 2021 captured 19,232 miles, rising to 25,496 by 17 August 2022, then 29,055 on 17 March 2023, and 30,260 by May 2024. Annual accumulation stayed low and consistent, with no gaps exceeding normal service intervals and no sudden high-use spikes. The sparse but clean record shows light use with no consumable or structural issues flagged across the period. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the low mileage and likely prolonged standing periods between drives. Drivetrain seals and exhaust emissions components warrant physical verification despite the absence of recorded defects. The clean MOT trail implies disciplined previous ownership, yet official tests alone do not measure hidden corrosion or intermittent binding calipers on a vehicle of this weight. Pre-purchase checks should confirm tyre sidewall condition and structural integrity beneath sills and arches where moisture may gather during storage. The history shows no recurring problems, but low-use luxury cars often conceal worn suspension linkages that a road test would expose.
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DC18 NFU Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2024
  • 30,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DC18 NFU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Sept 2026, 12:39
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Bentley Flying Spur (DC18 NFU) between August 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

DC18 NFU Mileage History

  1. 17/08/202225,496 mi
  2. 17/03/202329,055 mi+3,559 mi
  3. 11/05/202430,260 mi+1,205 mi

Average of roughly 2,749 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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