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87 CW

2016 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,789 mi
Last recorded32,789 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration87 CW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 32,789 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 28,587 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 22,624 miles

unable to check some parts due to undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2023 22,624 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to check some parts due to undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2022 17,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 13,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 11,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 7,648 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Continental?

Based on 209,069 MOT tests across 16,051 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
2,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
16,051
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 937
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 889
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 790
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 644
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87 CW is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Black with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 22,453 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Continental fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 87 CW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Continental typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 10 years old, this Bentley Continental is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 87 CW registered?

87 CW is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is 87 CW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 87 CW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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