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N500 RLA

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,683 mi
Last recorded79,683 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 RLA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 79,683 miles

all tyres slight cracking

headlights have slight water

rear shock absorbers slightly misty

Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F/O/S tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2015 78,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

F/O/S tyre worn on inner edge

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 78,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,462 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,663 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 75,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,738 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,905 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 73,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,815 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 69,529 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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N500 RLA is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N500 RLA, 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 N500 RLA registered?

N500 RLA is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N500 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 RLA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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