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1 SVF

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,463 mi
Last recorded26,463 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SVF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 26,463 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 25,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 25,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,526 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,083 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,073 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,267 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,143 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,195 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 19,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,774 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 18,160 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 17,939 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 17,933 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 17,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,146 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,234 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 13,725 miles

Brake discs showing signs of rusting front and rear.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,029 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 10,741 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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1 SVF is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 SVF, 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 1 SVF registered?

1 SVF is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is 1 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SVF shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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