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18 DPF

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,073 mi
Last recorded81,073 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 DPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 81,073 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 80,963 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 80,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,787 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,515 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 78,611 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 77,898 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,098 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,466 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,918 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,671 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 68,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,081 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,349 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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18 DPF is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 18 DPF, 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

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What year was 18 DPF registered?

18 DPF is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is 18 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 DPF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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