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P652 XGT

1996 Bentley Continental

Silver Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,897 mi
Last recorded68,897 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 XGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 68,897 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,672 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 68,503 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside fluied leaking (out of under tray)

Pass 21 Nov 2023 68,365 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 68,290 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear rear suspension pipe covered in grease

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,702 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 62,458 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 58,160 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,986 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 54,687 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 52,115 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 48,194 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,776 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 44,590 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,566 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 39,690 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 39,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,365 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 33,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P652 XGT is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Silver with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 P652 XGT, 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 P652 XGT registered?

P652 XGT is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P652 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P652 XGT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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