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R5 EXN

2010 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 5998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,417 mi
Last recorded48,417 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Bentley Continental31,534 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 EXN
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,417 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 42,343 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 42,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,116 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 39,832 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 36,899 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Running gear fault showing on dash

Pass 7 Aug 2019 35,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

all 4 (four) tyres perished and cracking between tread

Pass 18 Jul 2018 34,289 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,319 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under shields fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 29,342 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 28,150 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 21,101 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 16,742 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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R5 EXN is a 2010 Bentley Continental in Black with a 5,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 R5 EXN, 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 R5 EXN registered?

R5 EXN is a 2010 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 December 2010.

Is R5 EXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R5 EXN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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