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684 ERH

1996 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,887 mi
Last recorded49,887 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Bentley Brooklands60,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration684 ERH
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 49,887 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 49,883 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 49,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 48,902 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 48,428 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 47,164 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,851 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 44,856 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 44,739 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated handbrake release knob broken off (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,282 miles

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Fail 12 Sep 2018 41,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear brake discs rusty/pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,588 miles

top engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 34,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres have light cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,905 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,494 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 20,208 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,353 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 19,072 miles

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 1 Apr 2010 18,807 miles

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

parking brake travel slightly long

slight dampness on near side rear subframe damper

slight dampness under drivers floor

Pass 1 Apr 2009 18,135 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,616 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

park brake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,053 miles

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 6 Jun 2006 16,144 miles

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

parking brake travel long

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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684 ERH is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 60,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 684 ERH, 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 30 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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684 ERH is a 1996 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 23 May 1996.

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