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B13 TRT

1997 Bentley Turbo

Black Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,249 mi
Last recorded114,249 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 TRT
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 114,249 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,779 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,695 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 111,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2021 111,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 111,634 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 111,619 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 111,447 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 111,301 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 110,887 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,797 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 110,463 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 110,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 108,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 85,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 83,667 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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B13 TRT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Black 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 B13 TRT, 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 B13 TRT registered?

B13 TRT is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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