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NCX 188

1995 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

34,013 mi
Last recorded34,013 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Bentley Continental59,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCX 188
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 34,013 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 33,722 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 33,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 32,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,150 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,543 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,553 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 30,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 May 2018 29,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2017 28,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,020 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 24,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 24,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,678 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 23,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,007 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,188 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 21,186 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,826 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 19,826 miles

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

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

engine bay covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,704 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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NCX 188 is a 1995 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 59,200 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 NCX 188, 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 31 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NCX 188 registered?

NCX 188 is a 1995 Bentley Continental, first registered on 5 January 1995.

Is NCX 188 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCX 188 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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