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N7 LJS

1996 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

24,703 mi
Last recorded24,703 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 LJS
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 24,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 24,377 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 24,117 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 23,749 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,088 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 21,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 21,100 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 18,439 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2014 17,477 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 16,314 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 14,406 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,607 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2011 13,538 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,560 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 10,501 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 9,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,034 miles

Front brake pad material starting to break up

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 8,371 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 7,277 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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N7 LJS is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N7 LJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N7 LJS registered?

N7 LJS is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N7 LJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N7 LJS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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