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L80 RCL

2007 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,083 mi
Last recorded33,083 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Bentley Continental37,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 RCL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 33,083 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 28,016 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 28,012 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to handbrake isues (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 27,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,033 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 26,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 26,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,292 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 26,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 25,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 25,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 24,045 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,993 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,306 miles

High level brake light inoperative in places

N/S/F Headlamp on limit of aim

Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 18,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 15,469 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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L80 RCL is a 2007 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.5% with a typical mileage of 37,875 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 L80 RCL, 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 19 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L80 RCL registered?

L80 RCL is a 2007 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is L80 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L80 RCL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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