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B16 PCN

1996 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,329 mi
Last recorded113,329 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 PCN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 113,329 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 May 2026 113,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 May 2025 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 112,765 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 112,607 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken mount between twin pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 111,590 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,145 miles

Front suspension components corroded sub frame, springs, shocks, arms

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake bias valve corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded sub frame, springs, shocks, arms

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all 4 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake bias valve corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,681 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 110,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,231 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 109,231 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 108,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,352 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,208 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 104,207 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight splitting on inner wall of n/side rear tyre.

Pass 28 Nov 2013 102,526 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 100,045 miles

Gearbox oil leak fromm cooler pipes

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 95,609 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 91,066 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 87,603 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 83,328 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 80,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 75,265 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 75,265 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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B16 PCN is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B16 PCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 PCN registered?

B16 PCN is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is B16 PCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 PCN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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