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ALB 1E

1997 Bentley Brooklands

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

63,044 mi
Last recorded63,044 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Brooklands56,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALB 1E
MakeBentley
ModelBrooklands
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc
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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 62,926 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 62,708 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,500 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 62,459 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 62,177 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,426 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,423 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,976 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,976 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

eml on

Pass 20 Mar 2017 60,117 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 60,069 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

frt tyres perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,037 miles

rear tyres perishing badly

Fail 23 Mar 2016 59,037 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear tyres perishing badly

Pass 20 Mar 2015 57,628 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,628 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)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,808 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 54,807 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,320 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 54,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,196 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 53,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,043 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,007 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 51,006 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,983 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 48,979 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 48,882 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,706 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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ALB 1E is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ALB 1E, 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 ALB 1E registered?

ALB 1E is a 1997 Bentley Brooklands, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is ALB 1E safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALB 1E shows 32 tests with a 59.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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