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HE10 BAL

2010 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,955 mi
Last recorded108,955 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Bentley Continental31,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHE10 BAL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 108,955 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 108,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 108,583 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 108,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 106,682 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 106,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 105,547 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 103,449 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 103,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2018 103,613 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

eml on in dash

Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,049 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 72,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 72,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,307 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,307 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front discs badly scored

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 32,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HE10 BAL is a 2010 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 31,534 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 HE10 BAL, 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 16 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HE10 BAL registered?

HE10 BAL is a 2010 Bentley Continental, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is HE10 BAL safe to buy?

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