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2 TUC

1996 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,063 mi
Last recorded36,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 TUC
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 36,063 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 35,986 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 35,776 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 35,114 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 34,395 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,905 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 30,898 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,768 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 24,424 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,900 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 21,065 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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2 TUC is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 2 TUC, 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 2 TUC registered?

2 TUC is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is 2 TUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2 TUC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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