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C10 NTL

1997 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,825 mi
Last recorded25,825 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 NTL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 25,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 25,272 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 24,935 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 24,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 22,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 21,812 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,146 miles

chrone peeling on front grille (neglect)

Pass 27 May 2014 20,426 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 19,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,891 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,858 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 17,392 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,077 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,201 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2004 12,481 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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C10 NTL is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C10 NTL, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C10 NTL registered?

C10 NTL is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is C10 NTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 NTL shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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