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A6 BLS

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

19,943 mi
Last recorded19,943 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BLS
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 19,943 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 19,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 19,672 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 19,404 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 19,140 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 19,140 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 19,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 18,719 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 18,460 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,998 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,590 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 17,437 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 17,086 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 16,848 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 16,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 16,531 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 16,213 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 15,830 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 21,196 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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A6 BLS is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 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 A6 BLS, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Brooklands is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 BLS registered?

A6 BLS is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is A6 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 BLS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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