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A1 CVL

2016 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 3993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,943 mi
Last recorded55,943 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Bentley Continental22,453 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CVL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 55,943 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 52,267 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 47,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,901 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 39,209 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 35,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 25,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 25,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 20,528 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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A1 CVL is a 2016 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 3,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A1 CVL, 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 A1 CVL registered?

A1 CVL is a 2016 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 February 2016.

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