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3 DTH

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,235 mi
Last recorded65,235 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 DTH
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,235 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,346 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,192 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 61,143 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil oil cooler pipes corroded and leaking on tyre and brake disc (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 60,833 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front oil leak from corroded oil cooler pipes

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 60,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 60,555 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,285 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,176 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 59,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,231 miles

Vehicle rusty underneath.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,012 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 56,842 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,842 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 56,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 54,431 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 54,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,457 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 53,456 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,268 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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3 DTH is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 3 DTH, 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 3 DTH registered?

3 DTH is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is 3 DTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 DTH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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