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ASH 872W

1997 Bentley Turbo

Green Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,457 mi
Last recorded43,457 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASH 872W
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 43,457 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 43,279 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 43,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 42,616 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 42,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 42,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,920 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 41,867 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 41,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 40,589 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,041 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 39,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 39,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006

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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ASH 872W is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Green with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ASH 872W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASH 872W registered?

ASH 872W is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is ASH 872W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASH 872W shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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