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B4 AFJ

1997 Bentley Turbo

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,484 mi
Last recorded86,484 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 AFJ
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 86,484 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 86,481 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 86,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower spring cup corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,254 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,451 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,285 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 80,820 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight damage to off side front floor cover

Fail 21 May 2012 80,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight damage to off side front floor cover

Pass 27 May 2011 77,289 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 77,147 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 76,343 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 74,183 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 74,071 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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B4 AFJ is a 1997 Bentley Turbo in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B4 AFJ, 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 B4 AFJ registered?

B4 AFJ is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is B4 AFJ safe to buy?

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