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10 RAP

1996 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,239 mi
Last recorded70,239 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 RAP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 70,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 69,205 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 68,152 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 67,256 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,628 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 65,627 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 63,033 miles

parking brake performance only just reached

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,756 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 60,032 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight play in lower swivel joint

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Sticking (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear seat belt clasp sticking

Pass 4 Jul 2016 53,987 miles

OSR seatbelt clasp casing damaged but not affecting operation

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 50,860 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,831 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,770 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear seat belt stork outer cover insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,561 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 49,642 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 49,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,054 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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10 RAP is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 10 RAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 10 RAP?

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What year was 10 RAP registered?

10 RAP is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 10 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 10 RAP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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