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JBS 10

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,336 mi
Last recorded104,336 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBS 10
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 101,845 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 93,885 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 91,756 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 91,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,088 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat tilt not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,138 miles

Engine oil cooler pipes corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 70,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sligt fluid weep under driver footwell area

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,550 miles

slight power steering leak at rack front and read brake pads getting lowfront brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,640 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 60,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,111 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 58,120 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 56,693 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,351 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 54,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 54,336 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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JBS 10 is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JBS 10, 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 JBS 10 registered?

JBS 10 is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 23 May 1996.

Is JBS 10 safe to buy?

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