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429 TKJ

1997 Bentley Turbo

Maroon Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,079 mi
Last recorded92,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration429 TKJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 92,079 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,025 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 89,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 86,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,594 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 81,956 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 81,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,593 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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429 TKJ is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Maroon with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 429 TKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 429 TKJ registered?

429 TKJ is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is 429 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 429 TKJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 429 TKJ have outstanding finance?

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