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R26 GTC

2003 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

70,135 mi
Last recorded70,135 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Bentley Continental36,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 GTC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 70,135 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 84,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 69,481 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 75,331 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 65,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 64,221 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 54,042 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 60,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 58,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,099 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 55,571 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 41,012 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,196 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,830 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,286 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,286 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,077 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,372 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,577 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,832 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,663 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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R26 GTC is a 2003 Bentley Continental in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

Across all 2003 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 36,208 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 R26 GTC, 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 23 years old, this Bentley Continental is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R26 GTC registered?

R26 GTC is a 2003 Bentley Continental, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is R26 GTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 GTC shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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