1988 Bentley Continental 6.8L Petrol · 26 RH
1988 Bentley Continental (6.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 103,144 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
- Year / Origin
- 1988
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,144 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
26 RH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 103,144 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
26 RH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Bentley Continental (26 RH) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
26 RH Mileage History
- 24/08/2022101,272 mi
- 24/08/2022101,272 mi
- 24/08/2022101,274 km
- 29/09/2023101,325 mi
- 22/04/2026103,144 mi+1,819 mi
Average of roughly 511 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Bentley Bentley Continental GT (Mk1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (26R Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as 26RH.
MERCEDES-BENZ
B-CLASS
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLC
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
BENTLEY
CONTINENTAL
MINI
COOPER S
AUDI
Q5
ROLLS ROYCE
PHANTOM DROPHEAD AUTO
JAGUAR
E-TYPE
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER HDTP XDYN HSE DMHEV A
MERCEDES
UNKNOWN
MERCEDES-BENZ
GLA 200 AMG LINE EDITION A
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1988 model year cars.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.