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P516 FTA

1996 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

13,934 mi
Last recorded13,934 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Turbo65,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 FTA
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 13,934 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 13,743 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 13,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2015 13,530 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,083 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,735 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 10,481 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,734 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 9,734 miles

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

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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P516 FTA is a 1996 Bentley Turbo in Blue 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 Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 65,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P516 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P516 FTA?

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What year was P516 FTA registered?

P516 FTA is a 1996 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P516 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 FTA 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.

Does P516 FTA have outstanding finance?

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