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N359 PYN

1996 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,443 mi
Last recorded129,443 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 PYN
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 129,443 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 129,443 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 128,636 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 128,014 miles

power steering oil seeping from steering rack area

Fail 15 Jul 2021 127,995 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% difference (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outers ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

power steering oil leak from rack area

Pass 27 Jul 2020 127,353 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2010 114,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 106,719 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 98,845 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 98,844 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

n/s/rear door not opening

slight play in o/s steeringrack arm

Pass 10 Aug 2007 88,511 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 77,414 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 77,414 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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N359 PYN is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N359 PYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N359 PYN registered?

N359 PYN is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N359 PYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N359 PYN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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