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C1 RRU

1996 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

141,696 mi
Last recorded141,696 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RRU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 141,696 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spaces (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spaces and wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play across rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 134,065 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 134,034 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 133,879 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 131,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 130,997 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush damaged resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 126,465 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 126,305 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 123,754 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 123,754 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 119,605 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,745 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 115,679 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 114,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 113,895 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 108,146 miles

both front tyres perishing in tread

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,908 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 101,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 94,388 miles

exhaust joins corroded

parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,870 miles

o/s/f track rod end gaiter in poor condition

Pass 18 Feb 2013 89,668 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 80,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 80,913 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2010 77,196 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 72,127 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 68,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 64,957 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 55,158 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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C1 RRU is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 54,155 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 C1 RRU, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C1 RRU is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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