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P566 BPJ

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,529 mi
Last recorded53,529 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP566 BPJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,529 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 53,098 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 51,087 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,474 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 48,903 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 48,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,240 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 48,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 40,800 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 40,306 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,250 miles

handbrake needs adjustment

nearside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 30 Oct 2008 36,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 33,068 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 31,050 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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P566 BPJ is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P566 BPJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P566 BPJ registered?

P566 BPJ is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P566 BPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P566 BPJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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