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226D278

1997 Bentley Turbo

Purple Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,771 mi
Last recorded2,771 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration226D278
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2011 2,771 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,653 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 2,478 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 2,872 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 2,262 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 2,132 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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226D278 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Purple with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 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 226D278, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 226D278 registered?

226D278 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 226D278 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 226D278 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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