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J71 JHG

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,825 mi
Last recorded59,825 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 JHG
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 59,825 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 59,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 59,529 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 59,349 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,216 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,186 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,160 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,768 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 58,702 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,571 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 55,856 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 55,856 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,877 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 52,877 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,608 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 43,663 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,663 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,662 miles

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 39,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

font near side tyre cut in side wall

Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,724 miles

font near side tyre cut in side wall

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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J71 JHG is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 J71 JHG, 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 J71 JHG registered?

J71 JHG is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is J71 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J71 JHG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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