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B11 GYW

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,322 mi
Last recorded115,322 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 GYW
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 115,322 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,348 miles

play in centre steering rack, no play at steering wheel

Pass 3 Jul 2023 111,949 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 108,081 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,094 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 101,059 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 99,476 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 97,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 97,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front steering rod play

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 94,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 87,323 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 87,294 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2013 84,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,760 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 79,346 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,849 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 76,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 69,078 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 63,597 miles

*O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD SPLITTING

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 63,597 miles

*O/S/F AND BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD SPLITTING

Pass 24 Nov 2005 59,783 miles

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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B11 GYW is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Blue with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B11 GYW, 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 B11 GYW registered?

B11 GYW is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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The MOT history for B11 GYW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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