CarVerify

Free Car Check

97 GMO

1998 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

67,043 mi
Last recorded67,043 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Bentley Turbo51,301 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Bentley
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration97 GMO
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 67,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 67,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 65,476 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 61,832 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 60,117 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,828 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 57,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,420 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,226 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,653 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 56,301 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,945 miles

O/S PARK BRAKE LOW EFFORT.

N/S/R SUSPENSION SPRING LOWER SEAT CORRODED.

Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,272 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 49,017 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,409 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 48,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 46,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,739 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 45,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inside edge

rear number plate deteriorating

slight fluctuation in readings on both front brakes

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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
Full Bentley Turbo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

97 GMO is a 1998 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1998 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 51,301 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 97 GMO, 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 28 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 97 GMO?

You can check the full history of 97 GMO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 97 GMO registered?

97 GMO is a 1998 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is 97 GMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 97 GMO shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 97 GMO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 97 GMO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.