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A6 HDN

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 54,003 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 52,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 52,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 54,002 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,570 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,102 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,997 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2010 50,704 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 50,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,915 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,074 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,074 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,545 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006

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 HDN is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Brooklands models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 56,860 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HDN, 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.

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What year was A6 HDN registered?

A6 HDN is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A6 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 HDN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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