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BOX 47

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,534 mi
Last recorded48,534 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOX 47
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 48,534 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 48,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 48,473 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,330 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 48,323 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2008 48,288 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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BOX 47 is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BOX 47, 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 BOX 47 registered?

BOX 47 is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is BOX 47 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BOX 47 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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