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HBN 828

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,662 mi
Last recorded50,662 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBN 828
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 50,662 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,409 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 48,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 47,845 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 47,700 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 47,553 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 47,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,710 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 44,807 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,207 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,786 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 40,149 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,041 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

The front seat belt stalks have covers missing.

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,497 miles

The front seat belt stalks have covers missing.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,515 miles

slight seepage arround brake accumulaters return hoses noticed.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,213 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 34,965 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,836 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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HBN 828 is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HBN 828, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HBN 828 registered?

HBN 828 is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is HBN 828 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBN 828 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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