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YOV 273

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOV 273
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 57,082 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 56,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 55,739 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake effort just makes Min limit

Pass 16 May 2023 55,092 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 54,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 29 May 2020 52,977 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 52,856 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 52,746 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 52,519 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 50,480 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,593 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,291 miles

corrosion around n/s/r lower suspension/coil spring mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,673 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 36,881 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 33,034 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 31,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,649 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,642 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 28,315 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,065 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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YOV 273 is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YOV 273, 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 YOV 273 registered?

YOV 273 is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is YOV 273 safe to buy?

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