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P76 LTF

1996 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 LTF
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 93,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,952 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 92,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component fractured and steering adversely affected Rack fractured on central link housing. (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Jun 2023 92,839 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake valve leaking FLUID LEAKIG FROM RAT TRAP AREA. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 92,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 92,739 miles

Central Front Inner Steering locking device missing ALL FOUR SPLIT PIN LOCKING DEVICES MISSING. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working UPPER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,685 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 91,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 91,066 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 90,748 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,435 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 87,367 miles

Front Both front tyres have started to split

Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 83,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 82,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 82,252 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 May 2007 79,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 79,413 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 75,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r subframe damper leaking

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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P76 LTF is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P76 LTF, 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 P76 LTF registered?

P76 LTF is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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