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P172 GPF

1996 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,341 mi
Last recorded18,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 GPF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 18,341 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 18,250 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 18,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 17,997 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,823 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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P172 GPF is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P172 GPF, 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

How do I check the history of P172 GPF?

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What year was P172 GPF registered?

P172 GPF is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P172 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 GPF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P172 GPF have outstanding finance?

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