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257 BCR

1996 Bentley Continental

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,112 mi
Last recorded56,112 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 BCR
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 56,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 54,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 52,979 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 51,270 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 49,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,235 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 46,441 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 46,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 44,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 41,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,040 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 40,039 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,578 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,561 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are wearing low on inner edges.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,171 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 33,869 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 31,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,971 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 29,971 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,645 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 28,645 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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257 BCR is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 257 BCR, 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 257 BCR registered?

257 BCR is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is 257 BCR safe to buy?

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