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P224 CSB

1996 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,636 mi
Last recorded14,636 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP224 CSB
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 14,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 14,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,339 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 14,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 12,443 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 12,426 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 11,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 8,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 5,505 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 5,229 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 4,982 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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P224 CSB is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P224 CSB, 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 P224 CSB registered?

P224 CSB is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P224 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P224 CSB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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