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AJW 56S

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,247 mi
Last recorded86,247 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJW 56S
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 86,247 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 86,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,052 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 79,854 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 79,854 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,830 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded ns & os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 79,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,224 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,960 miles

slight damage centre exhaust

Fail 11 Oct 2011 75,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,183 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT OUT BAD ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 65,402 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight weep of suspension fluid at front n/s

Pass 16 Oct 2007 58,866 miles

There is a slight oil leak between gearbox output and propellor shaft.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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
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AJW 56S is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Bentley Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,314 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJW 56S, 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 29 years old, this Bentley Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJW 56S registered?

AJW 56S is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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