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A7 JNJ

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

102,185 mi
Last recorded102,185 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JNJ
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 102,185 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 101,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 100,569 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 100,569 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 100,075 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 97,106 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 95,703 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 94,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,792 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 90,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,881 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 87,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,283 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,558 miles

very slight leak on power steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,778 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 75,649 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 73,404 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 68,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,033 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,237 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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A7 JNJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A7 JNJ, 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 A7 JNJ registered?

A7 JNJ is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is A7 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JNJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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