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P960 XGT

1997 Bentley Continental

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,564 mi
Last recorded42,564 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Continental49,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 XGT
MakeBentley
ModelContinental
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 42,564 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Under body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,408 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,586 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 40,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 39,969 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,383 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 38,246 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 38,245 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light indicates fault

cracking sound from offside rear indicates suspension arm insecure!

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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P960 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Continental in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Continental models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 49,376 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 P960 XGT, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Continental is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P960 XGT registered?

P960 XGT is a 1997 Bentley Continental, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P960 XGT safe to buy?

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