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P958 MLB

1996 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,847 mi
Last recorded63,847 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 MLB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,847 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 63,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,458 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,417 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits reading1.040 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,297 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,176 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,048 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 62,920 miles

bonnet struts weak

slight oil leak oil cooler

Pass 24 May 2017 62,721 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 62,721 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2016 62,697 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 62,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,547 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,864 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 55,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,320 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,329 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 44,272 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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P958 MLB 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 82.6%.

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 P958 MLB, 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 P958 MLB registered?

P958 MLB is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P958 MLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 MLB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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