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N306 EUE

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

64,938 mi
Last recorded64,938 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 EUE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,938 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,793 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,196 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,144 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 64,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,847 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,979 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 62,776 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,211 miles

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

engine idle poor

surface corrosion on front suspension and radiators

Fail 9 Jun 2011 62,211 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

engine idle poor

surface corrosion on front suspension and radiators

Fail 23 May 2011 62,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,390 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 60,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 60,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 57,320 miles

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

water in off side dipped headlight

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,178 miles

both front tyres perished - cracking along base of tread

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2006 50,241 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished / cracked in tread

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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N306 EUE is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N306 EUE, 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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N306 EUE is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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