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GIG 3204

1996 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,595 mi
Last recorded94,595 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3204
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 94,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 93,338 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 93,673 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 91,817 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 88,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 88,757 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,248 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 86,801 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,493 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 81,920 miles

Nearside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 79,604 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 79,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,433 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 67,264 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,263 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Rear Lower Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,920 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 62,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,955 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 58,955 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in steering

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,859 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2007 56,691 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,397 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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GIG 3204 is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GIG 3204, 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 GIG 3204 registered?

GIG 3204 is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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