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P49 XGR

1996 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,568 mi
Last recorded113,568 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 XGR
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,568 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear subframe dampers weeping.

Rear fog lamp switch temperamental.

Various slight oil leaks.

Pass 9 May 2025 110,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 110,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Subframe shock/damper both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2024 110,185 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Subframe shock/damper both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 110,116 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 109,897 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 109,879 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 109,555 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 107,505 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 107,471 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 107,324 miles

Offside Front tie bar bush perished

Pass 17 Dec 2016 106,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 104,726 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 104,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 103,415 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear suspension coil spring mounts corroded

nearside front tyre cracking and worn on outer edge

nearside front upper ball joint gaiter split

offside front lower ball joint gaiter split

signs of a oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 101,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 101,720 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 101,550 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 101,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,791 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 99,791 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 94,707 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,960 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Turbo?

Based on 31,416 MOT tests across 2,225 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
799
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
2,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,108
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,042
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 457
Brake pipe excessively corroded 407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 402
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P49 XGR is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 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 Turbo fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P49 XGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P49 XGR registered?

P49 XGR is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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