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P877 RUL

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

2,725 mi
Last recorded2,725 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 RUL
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 2,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 2,497 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 2,497 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 2,306 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 1,904 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 1,708 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 1,702 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 1,702 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 1,693 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 1,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 1,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 1,661 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 1,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 1,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 1,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 1,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 1,526 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 1,526 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 1,520 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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P877 RUL is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P877 RUL, 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 P877 RUL registered?

P877 RUL is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P877 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P877 RUL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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