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N556 BNU

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 BNU
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 61,418 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 61,343 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 61,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 59,521 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 57,939 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 55,380 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 54,561 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,938 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 53,373 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 53,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 53,223 miles

Nearside Rear 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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N556 BNU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N556 BNU, 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 N556 BNU registered?

N556 BNU is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N556 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N556 BNU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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