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11 BOW

1996 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,409 mi
Last recorded38,409 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 BOW
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 38,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 38,111 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,803 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 37,394 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 37,320 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,612 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,482 miles

both wiper blades worn.

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber.

front and rear brake pads getting low and showing signs of breaking up.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,481 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

both wiper blades worn

high level stop lamp not working.

slight leak from nearside rear shock absorber unit.

front and rear brake pads getting low and showing signs of breaking up.

Pass 27 May 2009 35,151 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,343 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 29,987 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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11 BOW is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 11 BOW, 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 11 BOW registered?

11 BOW is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is 11 BOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 BOW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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