Farhan Akoo, 30, of Worcester Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford confiscated the victim's phone so she could not raise the alarm as he drove around London molesting her.
The journey concluded in an unlit dead-end street, where Akoo further subjected her to sexual assaults.
He was found guilty after a trial at Inner London Crown Court of one count of rape; three counts of sexual assault by penetration; one count of kidnap, with intent to commit sexual offences and a further count of kidnap.
He was investigated by City of London Police.
In the early hours of Sunday, November 25, 2018, Akoo drove his victim away from her friends at speed.
He took her phone away from her so she could not make contact with the group.
Detective Inspector Anna Rice, from the City of London Police’s Public Protection Unit, said: “I’d like to commend the young victim who bravely came forward and reported these appalling crimes.
“Akoo is an opportunistic predator who took advantage of a vulnerable woman.
Akoo led the woman away from her friends and then took away her phone, meaning that she had no way of contacting someone for help.
“The victim has shown incredible bravery and co-operation throughout what must have been a very difficult investigation.
“I hope these sentences provide some form of closure and comfort knowing Akoo will be behind bars and be on the sex offenders register indefinitely.”
If you have experienced a sexual offence, or are concerned that someone you care about might be at risk, you can report it anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
In an emergency always call 999.
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