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XLB 596

1977 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,239 mi
Last recorded87,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLB 596
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,239 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2025 90,979 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 89,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 89,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 86,786 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 86,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 86,279 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,938 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 85,794 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,020 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2013 85,479 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 85,479 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 85,155 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 85,155 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,633 miles

slight play in rack mounts

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

air bag light on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2010 84,696 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs pitted

rearmost exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2010 87,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 87,592 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 84,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,384 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 82,732 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,691 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 82,513 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 82,779 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 81,775 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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XLB 596 is a 1977 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Bentley Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XLB 596, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 49 years old, this Bentley Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XLB 596 registered?

XLB 596 is a 1977 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is XLB 596 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLB 596 shows 27 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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