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C18 CAL

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

80,236 mi
Last recorded80,236 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 CAL
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 80,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 80,235 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 78,572 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 78,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 76,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,962 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2018 74,850 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,865 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,481 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 70,471 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Handbrake release lever not working (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 68,588 miles

n/s/f pas pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,944 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front pad wear wire insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,684 miles

centre silencer outer skin corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens loose but not insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2013 59,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f indicator lens loose but not insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,337 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 57,136 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,278 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 50,233 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 50,217 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2008 49,881 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 49,601 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 48,799 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 47,880 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 47,879 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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C18 CAL is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 CAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 CAL registered?

C18 CAL is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C18 CAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 CAL shows 32 tests with a 78.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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