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N659 HTE

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,690 mi
Last recorded77,690 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 HTE
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,690 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 74,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,506 miles

Offside inner headlamp pitted

Offside rear sub-frame damper leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pump and pipe behind n/s/f bumper (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 70,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,944 miles

both front shock absorber lower ball joints have slight lift

rear lower coil spring mountings surface rust and have been repaired and

rear metal hydraulic brake pipes at rear surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,052 miles

REAR COIL SPRING CUPS A LITTLE CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FROM REAR STRUT AREA

Pass 10 Feb 2016 67,433 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,685 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,958 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,021 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 56,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 33,880 miles

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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N659 HTE is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N659 HTE, 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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What year was N659 HTE registered?

N659 HTE is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N659 HTE safe to buy?

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