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JT 2576

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,488 mi
Last recorded115,488 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT 2576
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 115,488 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 115,485 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 113,688 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 113,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 112,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,265 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 111,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2016 111,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 19 May 2015 105,832 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 105,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 105,211 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake warning light on

low mineral oil warning

Fail 25 Mar 2014 105,208 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake warning light on

low mineral oil warning

nearside headlamp aim adjusted to meet mot requirements

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,856 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 101,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,699 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 99,699 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid leak

Pass 29 Sep 2009 96,947 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 94,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,711 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 83,448 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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JT 2576 is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 JT 2576, 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 JT 2576 registered?

JT 2576 is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is JT 2576 safe to buy?

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