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5 FJX

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

123,232 mi
Last recorded123,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 FJX
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,759cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 105,121 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 95,321 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 89,438 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 88,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 88,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,746 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Fog lamp not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 75,880 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on the inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 70,076 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,207 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 62,591 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,638 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general play in steering linkage ball joints under rack

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,143 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 53,783 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 50,452 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,672 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 38,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 33,274 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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5 FJX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 5 FJX, 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 5 FJX registered?

5 FJX is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is 5 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 FJX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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