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J5 TOW

1996 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,649 mi
Last recorded32,649 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 TOW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 32,649 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 31,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 31,890 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,496 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 31,261 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,738 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 30,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,509 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 30,481 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 30,041 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 29,335 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 28,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,588 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 18,142 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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J5 TOW is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 J5 TOW, 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 J5 TOW registered?

J5 TOW is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 21 August 1996.

Is J5 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 TOW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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