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P799 BJU

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP799 BJU
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,096 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 84,973 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 May 2024 84,973 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 84,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage slight leak from steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake compensator valve slightly damp

slight leak power steering pipe

Fail 18 May 2023 84,872 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage slight leak from steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

brake compensator valve slightly damp

slight leak power steering pipe

Pass 19 May 2022 84,840 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage slight leak from steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 84,834 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall 255/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,507 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,479 miles

Exhaust center section slighty corroded

Nearside Front Torque reaction arm has slight play in rubber bush

Offside Rear Rear torque damper slightly misting with oil

Rear differential slighty leaking oil from pinion

Vehicle has been Undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,391 miles

Offside rear torque damper slightly damp with oil

Underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2015 84,249 miles

nearside rear torque damper wet with oil

vehicle fully waxoyled underneath not allowing proper full visual inspection of all components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 84,249 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear torque damper wet with oil

vehicle fully waxoyled underneath not allowing proper full visual inspection of all components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 83,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2013 81,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

offside torque damper slight oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside torque damper slight oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 80,412 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

offside torque damper slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 78,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 76,851 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 75,540 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 72,281 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 68,038 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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P799 BJU is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P799 BJU, 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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P799 BJU is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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