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N790 NGP

1996 Bentley Continental

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,853 mi
Last recorded87,853 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 NGP
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 87,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower shock absorber joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 87,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both front lower shock absorber joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 87,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,637 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 82,679 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,905 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 81,457 miles

Engine sump has slight damage

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Slight oil leak from hi-pressure hose (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,649 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,756 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,425 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 75,524 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 73,906 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 73,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,426 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 64,250 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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N790 NGP is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N790 NGP, 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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N790 NGP is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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