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842 B

1996 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,839 mi
Last recorded42,839 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration842 B
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,839 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper junction to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the top of the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at the bottom of the macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

check engine light illuminated

Fail 28 Feb 2022 42,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper junction to front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the top of the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint at the bottom of the macpherson strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

check engine light illuminated

Pass 3 Feb 2021 41,639 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Feb 2021 41,622 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,552 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 41,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 41,503 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 41,503 miles

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2017 41,082 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,084 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 39,200 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 37,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 34,650 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Slight LHM fluid leak

Front tyres worn bald on inside edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 31,263 miles

Possible anti freeze leak at nearside

Rear discs corroaded

Some brake pipes may need changing by the next mot

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,060 miles

hydraulic fluid on under side of car, no leaks found under pressure from all visable pipes connections ect

Pass 30 Apr 2007 25,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,522 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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842 B is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 842 B, 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.

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What year was 842 B registered?

842 B is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is 842 B safe to buy?

The MOT history for 842 B shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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