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P473 FNA

1996 Bentley Continental

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,628 mi
Last recorded30,628 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Continental54,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 FNA
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 30,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 30,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 30,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 30,296 miles

all tyres starting to perish and front tyres worn smooth on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2023 30,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to rear coil spring lower mounting cups both nearside and offside

Pass 1 Feb 2022 29,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 29,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 29,751 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2020 29,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 29,487 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2017 29,450 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 29,218 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 29,044 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,824 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,488 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 28,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,372 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,338 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,928 miles

Oil on sump/gear box and offside Chassis leg

Fail 26 Oct 2010 25,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

No oil on dipstick before test

Oil on sump/gear box and offside Chassis leg

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,906 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,501 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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P473 FNA is a 1996 Bentley Continental in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P473 FNA, 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 P473 FNA registered?

P473 FNA is a 1996 Bentley Continental, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P473 FNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 FNA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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