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51 SY

2008 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

20,572 mi
Last recorded20,572 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Bentley Brooklands14,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 SY
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 20,572 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 19,405 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 18,638 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 17,719 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 17,719 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,933 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 16,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 16,361 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 16,196 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 13,881 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 10,455 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 8,233 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 7,696 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 7,038 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 7,029 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,400 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,737 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 4,448 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Brooklands?

Based on 13,191 MOT tests across 811 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
933
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 777
parking brake recording little or no effort 374
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 145
position lamp(s) not working 141
Brake pipe excessively corroded 139
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51 SY is a 2008 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.5% with a typical mileage of 14,586 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 Brooklands fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 777 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 SY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Brooklands typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 51 SY registered?

51 SY is a 2008 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is 51 SY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 51 SY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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