Official DVLA Record
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2016 Bentley Continental 4.0L Petrol · RAL 1

RAL 1

2016 Bentley Continental (4.0L, petrol). First registered 08/03/2016. Recorded mileage 1,889 miles. MOT valid until 05/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
BENTLEY CONTINENTAL
Year / Origin
2016 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 05/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
1,889 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 05/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
3993cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable and fully compliant roadworthiness status based on the latest MOT test conducted on 30 September 2025. No defects were recorded during this most recent inspection, confirming that the chassis, braking system, and emissions remain within legal limits. The history shows a consistent pattern of passing tests with zero failures over the last five years, indicating no emerging mechanical trends or recurring structural weaknesses. Mileage accumulation remains exceptionally low at approximately 189 miles per year since the first recorded test in October 2021. The odometer reading progressed from 1,382 miles to 1,889 miles across five annual inspections, suggesting the car has spent significant time stationary rather than driven regularly. This minimal usage pattern reduces wear on consumables like tyres and belts but may mask issues related to long-term fluid stagnation or battery health which standard mileage-based wear checks do not always reveal. Buyers should prioritise a physical inspection of seals, rubber bushes, and brake calipers despite the clean test history. Low-mileage classics often suffer from seized suspension components or binding brakes due to lack of movement, even when previous tests showed no faults. Verify that all fluids have been changed recently given the extended periods between driving intervals, as stagnant oil can degrade internally regardless of external roadworthiness certificates.

RAL 1 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2025
  • 1,889 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
93
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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RAL 1 Mileage History

  1. 07/10/20211,382 mi
  2. 06/10/20221,434 mi+52 mi
  3. 06/10/20231,653 mi+219 mi
  4. 02/10/20241,850 mi+197 mi
  5. 30/09/20251,889 mi+39 mi

Average of roughly 127 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RAL 1 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 21:54
MOT Analysis

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 2016 Bentley Continental (RAL 1) between October 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY