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KAL 3

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,265 mi
Last recorded99,265 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAL 3
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 98,316 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 98,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 98,286 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 98,246 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,221 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 97,638 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 97,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,460 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,920 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 95,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,315 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 93,281 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,308 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 92,308 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 91,424 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 90,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 89,902 miles

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

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

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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KAL 3 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 90.5%.

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 KAL 3, 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

How do I check the history of KAL 3?

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What year was KAL 3 registered?

KAL 3 is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is KAL 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAL 3 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KAL 3 have outstanding finance?

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