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262 DMC

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

64,432 mi
Last recorded64,432 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 DMC
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,432 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 64,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 64,322 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 63,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 61,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,482 miles

fuel pipe corroded but not excessively

Pass 15 Jun 2018 60,647 miles

rear park brake pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Jun 2018 60,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear park brake pads wearing thin

Fail 1 May 2018 60,534 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

centre brake light not working

Pass 23 May 2016 60,404 miles

both rear tyres perishing

centre brake light not working

Pass 22 Jun 2015 59,938 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,173 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2014 59,173 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Jun 2013 58,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,977 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,439 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 56,773 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 55,531 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 55,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Feb 2007 54,773 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

wiper motor loose

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,773 miles

wiper motor loose

Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,419 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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262 DMC is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 262 DMC, 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 262 DMC registered?

262 DMC is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is 262 DMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 262 DMC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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