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C5 HLL

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,438 mi
Last recorded78,438 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 HLL
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 78,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,973 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 75,493 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 73,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,665 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,576 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,558 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,723 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre bold on both inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre bold on inner egde

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,671 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 53,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,109 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,528 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 44,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 38,906 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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C5 HLL is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C5 HLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 HLL registered?

C5 HLL is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 14 October 1996.

Is C5 HLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 HLL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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