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BIG 2395

1997 Bentley Turbo

Blue Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,814 mi
Last recorded51,814 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Bentley Turbo60,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2395
MakeBentley
ModelTurbo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 51,814 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 50,265 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 50,265 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 47,479 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 42,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 41,415 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,355 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 41,353 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 41,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 41,081 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,878 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2012 40,576 miles

p.a.s.rack leaking..very slight bind from o/s/f brake..front brake pads wearing low..pin hole in o/s/o track rod end cover..inner edge wear on o/s/f tyre..n/s/r tyre wearing low/perashing..light corrosion around brake/suspension pipes..

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing....

Fail 29 Oct 2012 40,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

p.a.s.rack leaking..very slight bind from o/s/f brake..front brake pads wearing low..pin hole in o/s/o track rod end cover..inner edge wear on o/s/f tyre..n/s/r tyre wearing low/perashing..light corrosion around brake/suspension pipes..

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing....

Pass 24 Oct 2011 40,129 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 38,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 35,459 miles

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,820 miles

Oil leak

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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BIG 2395 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 68.2%.

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 BIG 2395, 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 BIG 2395 registered?

BIG 2395 is a 1997 Bentley Turbo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for BIG 2395 shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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